Overview
Inner Mongolia Tianrun Danaobao is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Inner Mongolia Tianrun Danaobao is an onshore wind farm located in Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it operates as a medium-scale wind facility within the country's vast renewable energy landscape. The plant is operational and supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility utilizes wind power technology, a key component of China's energy transition. China has set a goal of 1,200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial renewable portfolio standards. Inner Mongolia, with its strong wind resources, is a major hub for wind energy development. The wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security in the region. By generating clean electricity, it helps displace coal-fired power and supports local grid stability. The project also aligns with China's dual carbon goals of peaking emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Inner Mongolia's vast grasslands and consistent winds make it ideal for wind energy, but large-scale wind farms can impact local ecosystems, including bird and bat populations. Land-use changes from turbine installation may affect grazing and wildlife habitats. However, wind power reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal, benefiting regional air quality and climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Inner Mongolia Tianrun Danaobao is an onshore wind farm located in Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 41.8167 N, 113.6083 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale wind facility.
The facility uses onshore wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, a mature and widely deployed renewable energy technology.
China supports wind energy through national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law, feed-in tariffs, and provincial renewable portfolio standards, aiming for 1,200 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Wind farms in Inner Mongolia reduce reliance on coal, cutting air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. They also contribute to China's carbon neutrality goal by 2060.