Overview
Inner Mongolia Tongliao Zhalute Qi Phase 2 North Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Inner Mongolia, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Inner Mongolia Tongliao Zhalute Qi Phase 2 North Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Inner Mongolia region of China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the country. The facility is part of a broader development in the Zhalute Qi area, leveraging the region's strong wind resources. The wind farm operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national wind power targets and feed-in tariffs to support clean energy deployment. Inner Mongolia is a key province for wind energy due to its high wind speeds and vast open landscapes, making it suitable for large-scale wind installations. The facility uses standard onshore wind turbine technology to convert wind into electricity. This wind farm plays a role in China's transition to a low-carbon energy system, helping to reduce reliance on coal-fired power. It supplies electricity to the local grid, supporting regional energy needs and contributing to national renewable energy goals. The project also aligns with China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, a region with strong and consistent winds ideal for wind energy generation. The area's open terrain minimizes visual impact compared to more populated regions, but wind farms can affect local bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to reduce ecological disruption. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, contributing to improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Zhalute Qi area of Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 45.405 N, 119.638 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It uses onshore wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity.
China supports wind energy through national targets, feed-in tariffs, and renewable portfolio standards. This farm contributes to the country's goal of 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, it displaces coal-fired power, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. It also supports China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.