Overview
Huaneng Shaanxi Jingbian Longzhou Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in Shaanxi, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Huaneng Shaanxi Jingbian Longzhou Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports China's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant is operational and plays a role in the region's wind power generation. The facility operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national targets for wind capacity and feed-in tariffs for wind power. Onshore wind is a mature technology in China, and this plant contributes to the country's goal of achieving 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. The 49 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale category for Chinese wind farms. The wind farm's location in Shaanxi Province benefits from favorable wind resources typical of the region. It helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power and supports local grid integration of renewable energy. The project is part of Huaneng Group's broader renewable energy strategy, enhancing energy security and reducing carbon emissions in the area.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Loess Plateau region of Shaanxi, an area with moderate wind speeds suitable for wind energy generation. The region has experienced land degradation due to historical agriculture, and wind farms can help diversify land use while providing clean energy. Potential environmental considerations include visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird populations, though these are managed through standard mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province, China.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is part of Huaneng Group, a major Chinese state-owned energy company.
China's renewable energy policy includes national wind capacity targets, feed-in tariffs, and renewable portfolio standards to promote wind power development.
It adds 49 MW of clean energy capacity, supporting China's target of 1,200 GW of wind and solar by 2030 and reducing coal dependence.