Overview
Liaoning Changtu Shihu Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Liaoning Province, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national renewable portfolio standards.
Liaoning Changtu Shihu Wind is an onshore wind farm located in Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports the region's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and plays a role in diversifying China's energy mix. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs to promote wind and solar development. Onshore wind farms of this scale are common in northern China, where wind resources are abundant. The 49 MW capacity places it in the medium range for Chinese wind projects. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing coal-fired power. It also supports local grid stability and energy security. The project's location in Liaoning benefits from strong wind patterns typical of the region, enhancing its efficiency and output.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in Liaoning Province, a region with significant wind resources due to its coastal and plains geography. Onshore wind farms like this one help reduce reliance on coal, which dominates China's energy mix. Potential environmental considerations include visual impact on the landscape and effects on local bird and bat populations, though these are managed through siting and operational practices.
Frequently asked questions
Liaoning Changtu Shihu Wind is located in Liaoning Province, China, near coordinates 42.867 N, 124.217 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
China's renewable energy development is driven by national renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and the 14th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy, which targets increased wind and solar capacity.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps China meet its carbon neutrality targets.