Overview
Inner Mongolia Datang International Hongmu Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Inner Mongolia Datang International Hongmu Phase 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Inner Mongolia, China. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 49 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. It is part of the broader Hongmu wind power project developed by Datang International. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. In China, onshore wind farms like this one operate under the national Renewable Energy Law, which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees. The facility benefits from Inner Mongolia's strong wind resources, making it a suitable location for wind power generation. The electricity generated by Inner Mongolia Datang International Hongmu Phase 2 is fed into the regional grid, supporting China's goal of increasing renewable energy capacity. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security in the area. Its operation aligns with China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Inner Mongolia features vast grasslands and strong, consistent winds, making it one of China's prime regions for wind energy development. The installation of wind turbines can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, contributing to improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Inner Mongolia Datang International Hongmu Phase 2 is located in Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 41.4536 N, 113.1894 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is part of the Datang International Hongmu wind power project, developed by Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd.
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.
The wind farm generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on coal and supporting China's targets for carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.