Overview
Hebei Yuxian Second Phase Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Hebei, China, with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy expansion.
Hebei Yuxian Second Phase Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Hebei Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within the country's vast renewable energy portfolio. The facility is part of China's broader push to increase wind power generation, particularly in northern regions with favorable wind resources. The facility operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak emissions by 2030. Onshore wind farms like this one benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees under China's Renewable Energy Law. The 49 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale category, typical for provincial wind projects that support local energy needs. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing coal dependence in Hebei, a province historically reliant on coal for power generation. By generating clean electricity, it helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The facility's grid integration supports regional energy security and aligns with China's goals for non-fossil fuel energy share.
Environmental context
Hebei Province has significant wind resources, particularly in mountainous and plateau areas, making onshore wind a key renewable energy source. Wind farms like Hebei Yuxian Second Phase Wind help displace coal-fired power, reducing local air pollution and carbon emissions. The facility's location in a region with moderate ecological sensitivity requires careful siting to minimize impacts on local bird populations and land use.
Frequently asked questions
Hebei Yuxian Second Phase Wind is located in Hebei Province, China, near coordinates 39.5835 N, 114.5339 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Yes, the facility is currently operational.
China's Renewable Energy Law provides feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees for wind power. The country also has national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak emissions by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on coal power, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Hebei Province.