Overview
Hebei Shangyi Longyuan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Hebei, China, with a capacity of 150 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Hebei Shangyi Longyuan Wind is an onshore wind farm located in Hebei Province, China. With a capacity of 150 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within China's vast wind power sector, which leads globally in installed capacity. The plant is operational and supports the region's energy transition. The facility uses wind turbines to generate electricity, a mature technology in China. It operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national targets for non-fossil fuel energy and provincial renewable portfolio standards. Hebei Province has significant wind resources, and the plant benefits from grid connection policies that prioritize renewable energy. The wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in Hebei, a region historically reliant on coal. It also supports local energy security and aligns with China's goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Hebei Shangyi Longyuan Wind require large land areas, which can impact local ecosystems and land use. In Hebei, wind projects are often sited in rural or mountainous areas to minimize conflicts with agriculture. Potential environmental concerns include bird and bat collisions with turbine blades, though modern siting practices aim to reduce these risks. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, providing net climate benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Hebei Shangyi Longyuan Wind is located in Hebei Province, China, near the coordinates 41.1267 N, 113.9347 E.
The onshore wind farm has a capacity of 150 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale facility.
It is part of the Longyuan Power Group, a major Chinese wind energy developer.
China's renewable energy development is guided by national targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, including a goal of 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. Provincial renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs have historically supported wind projects.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on coal-fired power, cutting carbon emissions and air pollution in Hebei. It supports China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.