Overview
Heishan Yangtun Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Heishan Yangtun Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in China, with a capacity of 49 MW. This facility is part of China's vast wind energy sector, which has grown rapidly to become the world's largest. The plant's location in Heishan, Liaoning province, benefits from favorable wind conditions typical of the region. The 49 MW capacity places Heishan Yangtun Wind in the medium-scale range for onshore wind farms in China. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs, which have driven significant investment in wind power. Heishan Yangtun Wind contributes to China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. By generating clean electricity, the plant helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. The facility also supports local energy needs and grid stability in the Liaoning region.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Heishan Yangtun Wind can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, providing significant carbon emission reductions and contributing to China's renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Heishan Yangtun Wind is located in Heishan, Liaoning province, China, at coordinates 41.9181 N, 122.0944 E.
Heishan Yangtun Wind has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Heishan Yangtun Wind uses modern wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, typical of onshore wind farms.
China supports wind energy through the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060, which drive investment in wind power.
Heishan Yangtun Wind generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on coal and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to China's climate goals.