Overview
Huadian Xinjiang Hami Shisanjianfang First Phase Wind is a 49 MW onshore wind farm in Xinjiang, China. Operational and contributing to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Huadian Xinjiang Hami Shisanjianfang First Phase Wind is an onshore wind farm located in the Hami region of Xinjiang, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy project within China's vast renewable energy landscape. The facility is operational and plays a role in diversifying the energy mix in the Xinjiang autonomous region. The wind farm utilizes 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 provincial renewable portfolio standards. The facility operates under China's feed-in tariff system for wind power, which has driven significant capacity additions across the country. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power plants. Its location in the Gobi Desert region benefits from strong wind resources, but also requires careful land-use planning to minimize impact on local ecosystems. The facility supports China's national goals for carbon neutrality by 2060 and increasing non-fossil fuel energy consumption.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Hami region of Xinjiang, an area characterized by arid desert landscapes and strong wind resources. While wind energy provides clean electricity, onshore wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disruption. Land-use changes from turbine installation and access roads may affect desert ecosystems. Proper siting and mitigation measures are essential to balance renewable energy development with environmental conservation in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Hami region of Xinjiang, China, at coordinates 43.31 N, 91.70 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy using wind turbines.
China's renewable energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs for wind power, and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The country aims for carbon neutrality by 2060.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution. It supports China's transition to a low-carbon economy.