Overview
Huaneng Shanxi Tianzhen Phase 1 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Huaneng Shanxi Tianzhen Phase 1 Wind is an onshore wind farm located in Tianzhen County, Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind project that supports China's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local energy mix. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China has been a global leader in wind power deployment, supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs. The 49 MW capacity places this project in the small-to-medium range for Chinese wind farms, which often exceed 100 MW. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, a province historically reliant on coal. The wind farm helps diversify the energy supply and supports China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Its operation aligns with the country's commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity.
Environmental context
Shanxi Province is a major coal-producing region in China, with significant air quality challenges. The Huaneng Shanxi Tianzhen Phase 1 Wind farm helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels by generating clean electricity. Onshore wind farms like this one have a low operational carbon footprint but require careful siting to minimize visual and land-use impacts. The facility's location in a rural area likely reduces conflicts with human settlements.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Tianzhen County, Shanxi Province, China, at coordinates 40.1967 N, 114.1509 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The project is developed by Huaneng Group, a major Chinese state-owned energy company.
China's Renewable Energy Law provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees for wind power. The country aims to reach 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, a coal-dependent province, supporting China's carbon neutrality target.