Overview
Huaneng Shanxi Ningwu Dongmafang Phase 1 is a 49 MW onshore wind farm in Shanxi, China. Operational and contributing to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Huaneng Shanxi Ningwu Dongmafang Phase 1 is an onshore wind farm located in Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind energy facility that supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The plant is operational and plays a role in diversifying the energy mix in the region. The facility operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing the share of non-fossil energy. Onshore wind is a mature technology in China, and this plant contributes to the country's leadership in global wind capacity. The 49 MW scale is typical for provincial wind projects in Shanxi. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, which is significant given Shanxi's history as a coal-producing province. By generating clean electricity, it supports local air quality improvements and carbon emission reductions. The facility's grid integration is facilitated by China's ongoing grid modernization efforts.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in Shanxi, a province historically dominated by coal mining and coal-fired power generation. By generating 49 MW of wind energy, it displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing local air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. The project also supports China's national goals for carbon neutrality by 2060 and the transition to a cleaner energy system.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the city of Ningwu.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It is part of the Huaneng Group, a major Chinese state-owned power company.
China supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal power in Shanxi, lowering air pollution and carbon emissions.