Overview
Heilongjiang Dailingdongshan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 37 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Heilongjiang Dailingdongshan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in China's Heilongjiang province. With a capacity of 37 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind installation within the region's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is part of China's broader push to increase wind power capacity, particularly in northern provinces with favorable wind resources. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in China. The country has been a global leader in wind energy deployment, supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs that have driven rapid capacity growth. Heilongjiang's wind resources are well-suited for such projects, and the facility contributes to the provincial grid's diversification away from coal. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also supports China's national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak emissions by 2030. The project's operational status ensures ongoing clean energy generation, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize impacts on local bird and bat populations.
Environmental context
The Heilongjiang region experiences cold winters and moderate winds, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Dailingdongshan can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collisions. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to minimize these effects. The facility's operation contributes to reducing air pollution and carbon emissions compared to coal-fired power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Heilongjiang Dailingdongshan Wind is located in Heilongjiang province, China, at coordinates 47.0465 N, 129.1703 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 37 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
China's Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs have driven wind energy growth, alongside national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal-fired power, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and supporting China's climate targets.