Overview
Guangdong Leiling Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Guangdong, China, with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Guangdong Leiling Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Guangdong Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region, supporting China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing wind and solar capacity. Onshore wind technology is well-established in China, with the country being the global leader in installed wind capacity. The 49 MW scale suggests a modest contribution to the grid, typical of provincial-level projects. Guangdong Leiling Wind plays a role in reducing reliance on coal-fired power in one of China's most industrialized provinces. Its operation aligns with China's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Guangdong, a coastal province with strong monsoon winds, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations, though specific impacts depend on siting and mitigation measures. The facility contributes to reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Guangdong Leiling Wind is located in Guangdong Province, China, at coordinates 23.1283 N, 116.3722 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It is an onshore wind farm, utilizing wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity.
The facility contributes to China's renewable energy targets under its national policies, including feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards, aiming to increase non-fossil fuel energy share.
The wind farm is operational, actively generating electricity for the grid.