Overview
Guodian Shanxi Pinglubeishan 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.
Guodian Shanxi Pinglubeishan Phase 1 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Shanxi 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 turbines typically ranging from 1.5 to 3 MW each. This project contributes to the local grid's diversification away from coal. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in Shanxi, a province historically reliant on coal, supports the region's transition to cleaner energy. The facility also aligns with China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Shanxi Province, a region with significant coal mining and heavy industry. By generating clean electricity, it reduces local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Wind power in this area also helps conserve water resources compared to coal-fired power plants. The project supports China's national strategy to increase renewable energy penetration and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Shanxi Province, China, at coordinates 39.5834 N, 112.1334 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 carbon neutrality by 2060, which drive wind farm development.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi Province.