Overview
Guodian Upc Kangping Haoguan Liaoning is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Guodian Upc Kangping Haoguan Liaoning is an onshore wind farm located in Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within China's vast wind energy sector, which is the largest globally. The plant is operational and supports the region's transition to cleaner energy sources. The facility utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, a technology that has seen rapid deployment in China due to supportive policies. China's renewable energy framework includes national targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, aiming for 33% of electricity from renewables by 2025. The plant benefits from grid integration policies and feed-in tariffs that have historically driven wind capacity growth. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in Liaoning, an industrial province. Its operation displaces fossil fuel generation, supporting China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030. The facility's location in a region with favorable wind resources ensures efficient energy production, though local impacts such as land use and wildlife considerations are managed through standard environmental assessments.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Liaoning Province, a region with significant industrial activity and coal-dependent power generation. By generating clean electricity, it helps reduce local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's operation aligns with China's national goals for renewable energy expansion, though wind farms can have visual and land-use impacts. Bird and bat interactions are typically mitigated through siting and operational adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Liaoning Province, China, at coordinates approximately 42.67° N, 123.50° E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is part of the Guodian Upc portfolio, a joint venture involving China Guodian Corporation.
China's wind energy development is driven by national renewable energy targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, feed-in tariffs, and grid connection policies. The country aims to increase non-fossil fuel energy to 25% by 2030.
By generating 49 MW of clean electricity, the farm displaces coal-fired power, reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. It supports China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.