Overview
Datang Pingyin Phase 1 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Datang Pingyin Phase 1 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in China, near Pingyin County in Shandong Province. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind project that supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility is part of the broader Datang Group's portfolio in wind energy. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is heavily supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs, which have driven rapid wind capacity growth. The 49 MW scale places this project in the medium range for onshore wind in China, where large-scale farms often exceed 100 MW. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in the region. It helps diversify China's energy mix away from coal, though onshore wind can have local impacts such as visual effects and bird interactions. The facility's grid connection supports local electricity demand and aligns with China's goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a region with moderate wind resources typical of inland China. Onshore wind projects like this one can affect local bird and bat populations through collision risks, and may alter landscape aesthetics. However, they provide significant greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to fossil fuel generation. The site's location in Shandong, an industrial province, helps displace coal-fired power and improve local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Datang Pingyin Phase 1 Wind is located near Pingyin County in Shandong Province, China, at coordinates 36.252 N, 116.508 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind project.
The facility is part of the Datang Group's wind energy portfolio, though the specific operator is not publicly listed.
China's Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs have driven wind energy growth. The country aims for carbon neutrality by 2060, with significant wind capacity targets.
Onshore wind farms can affect bird and bat populations and alter landscapes, but they provide clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.