Overview
Guangdong Taishan Shangchuandao Island Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 36 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Guangdong Taishan Shangchuandao Island Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm located on Shangchuandao Island in Guangdong Province, China. With a capacity of 36 MW, it is a medium-scale wind energy facility that supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The plant is part of a broader effort to diversify the energy mix in the coastal region of Guangdong. The facility utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, feeding into the regional grid. China's renewable energy sector is governed by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, which aim to increase non-fossil fuel energy consumption. Onshore wind farms like this one benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees. Located on an island, the wind farm takes advantage of strong coastal winds, which enhance energy generation efficiency. The project contributes to local energy security and reduces reliance on coal-fired power, aligning with China's carbon neutrality goals by 2060. Its operational status ensures ongoing clean electricity supply to the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated on Shangchuandao Island, a coastal environment with consistent wind patterns ideal for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms in such areas can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility supports China's transition to cleaner energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located on Shangchuandao Island in Guangdong Province, China.
The facility has a capacity of 36 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, typical of onshore wind farms.
China's Renewable Energy Law and the 14th Five-Year Plan promote wind energy through feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal and helps China achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2060.