Overview
Liaoning Longyuan Kangping Shajintai Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Liaoning, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national targets.
Liaoning Longyuan Kangping Shajintai Wind is an onshore wind farm located in Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within China's vast wind energy sector, which is the largest globally. The plant is operational and plays a role in the region's renewable energy supply. The facility uses wind turbines to generate electricity, a mature technology widely deployed across China. China's renewable energy growth is driven by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and ambitious carbon neutrality goals by 2060. The plant benefits from feed-in tariffs and grid integration support under China's renewable energy framework. This wind farm contributes to reducing reliance on coal-fired power in Liaoning, a province with significant industrial energy demand. By generating clean electricity, it supports local environmental goals and helps mitigate air pollution. The project also aligns with China's commitment to increasing non-fossil fuel energy consumption.
Environmental context
Liaoning Province has a continental monsoon climate with strong winds in coastal and mountainous areas, suitable for wind energy. Onshore wind farms like this one can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disturbance. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can reduce these effects. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Liaoning Province, China, at coordinates approximately 42.69°N, 122.91°E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It is part of the Longyuan Power Group, a major Chinese renewable energy developer.
China's Renewable Energy Law provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees for wind power. The country aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, with renewable energy capacity targets driving wind farm development.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal-fired power, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It supports China's renewable energy targets and local sustainable development.