Overview
Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion under national renewable energy targets.
Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in the Zhangbei region of China, with a capacity of 49 MW. The facility is operational and plays a role in China's large-scale wind power development, particularly in the northern provinces known for strong wind resources. As a medium-scale wind farm, it supports the country's goal of increasing non-fossil fuel energy share. The facility operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs for wind power. China has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, with wind and solar capacity expected to reach 1,200 GW by 2030. The 49 MW capacity places Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 within the typical range for onshore wind projects in the region, which often cluster in wind-rich areas like Hebei province. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing coal-fired power generation. However, onshore wind farms can have local impacts such as visual landscape changes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. The Zhangbei area is part of the broader North China Plain, where wind energy development is encouraged to meet renewable energy targets while managing land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
The Zhangbei region in Hebei province features a semi-arid climate with strong and consistent winds, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 can alter local landscapes and may affect bird and bat populations through collision risks. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically required under Chinese environmental regulations. The facility supports China's transition away from coal, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions in a region historically reliant on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in the Zhangbei region of Hebei province, China, at approximately 41.1°N latitude and 114.79°E longitude.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), which is typical for medium-scale onshore wind projects in China.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines, converting kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy.
China's renewable energy framework includes national targets for wind and solar capacity, with feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards. This wind farm contributes to the goal of reaching 1,200 GW of wind and solar by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
Onshore wind farms like Dehe Zhangbei Phase 2 can impact local landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Chinese regulations require environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures to minimize these effects while supporting clean energy transition.