Overview
Huaneng Zhenlai Mali Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Huaneng Zhenlai Mali Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Zhenlai County, Jilin Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind project that supports China's ambitious renewable energy goals. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional energy mix. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of Chinese onshore wind projects. China's renewable energy sector is governed by the Renewable Energy Law and national Five-Year Plans, which set targets for wind capacity additions. The facility benefits from feed-in tariffs and grid integration policies that have driven rapid wind deployment in the country. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in Jilin Province, part of China's windy northern plains, is well-suited for wind energy generation. The project supports local energy security and aligns with China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the flat terrain of Jilin Province, an area with strong and consistent wind resources ideal for onshore wind energy. The region's agricultural landscape may experience visual impacts from turbine placement, but careful siting can minimize land-use conflicts. Wind energy in this area helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, improving local air quality and contributing to China's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Huaneng Zhenlai Mali Phase 2 is located in Zhenlai County, Jilin Province, China, at coordinates 45.8369 N, 123.0028 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind project.
The project is developed by Huaneng Group, a major Chinese state-owned energy company.
China's wind energy is supported by the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and national Five-Year Plans that set capacity targets. The country aims to reach 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm displaces coal-fired power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Jilin Province. It supports China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.