Overview
Guodian Ningxia Qingtongxia Niushoushan Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in Ningxia, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Guodian Ningxia Qingtongxia Niushoushan Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Ningxia, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. The facility is operational and plays a role in China's growing renewable energy portfolio. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in China. It operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing wind and solar capacity. Ningxia, with its favorable wind resources, has become a hub for wind energy development. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, contributing to lower carbon emissions in a region historically dependent on fossil fuels. The wind farm's operation supports grid integration of renewable energy and aligns with China's goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Ningxia is a semi-arid region in northwest China with abundant wind resources, making it suitable for onshore wind energy. The area's open landscapes minimize visual impact, but wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to reduce ecological disruption. The facility's operation displaces coal-fired electricity, improving local air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Ningxia, China, near Qingtongxia city. Its coordinates are approximately 37.79° N, 106.02° E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It is part of the Guodian group, a major Chinese state-owned energy company.
China's renewable energy policy includes feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and national targets for wind and solar capacity. The country aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
By generating clean electricity, the facility reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution in Ningxia, a region with significant coal use.