Overview
Hebei Yuxian Yongshengzhuang Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Hebei, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national renewable energy targets.
Hebei Yuxian Yongshengzhuang Wind is an 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. The facility is operational and plays a role in China's growing wind energy sector. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in China. It operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing the share of non-fossil energy. Hebei Province has been a key area for wind development due to its favorable wind resources and proximity to demand centers. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing coal-fired power generation. Wind farms in Hebei help improve local air quality and support China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. The project also provides economic benefits through job creation and local tax revenue.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Hebei Province, a region with significant wind resources due to its topography and proximity to the Mongolian Plateau. Wind energy here helps reduce reliance on coal, which is heavily used in the region for heating and industry. Potential environmental considerations include visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird populations, though these are managed through siting and mitigation measures typical of Chinese wind projects.
Frequently asked questions
Hebei Yuxian Yongshengzhuang Wind is located in Hebei Province, China, near the coordinates 39.7964 N, 114.7547 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of the facility is not publicly specified, but it is part of China's broader wind energy infrastructure managed by state-owned or private energy companies.
China supports wind energy through national renewable energy targets, feed-in tariffs, and renewable portfolio standards. The country aims to achieve 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm displaces coal-fired power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It supports China's carbon neutrality goal by 2060.