Overview
Hebei Weichang Yangshugou Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Hebei Weichang Yangshugou Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Hebei 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. The 49 MW capacity suggests a medium-sized installation, likely consisting of multiple turbines. This wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security in Hebei Province, a region with significant industrial energy demand. By generating clean electricity, it helps displace coal-fired power and supports China's goal of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a region with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in northern China. While wind energy has low operational emissions, potential environmental considerations include visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are often employed to minimize these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Hebei Weichang Yangshugou Wind is located in Hebei Province, China, near coordinates 42.5° N, 117.677° E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
China supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and national targets under its 14th Five-Year Plan, aiming for 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
Onshore wind farms like Hebei Weichang Yangshugou Wind have low operational emissions but may affect local landscapes and wildlife. Mitigation measures such as proper siting and turbine curtailment during bird migration are commonly used.