Overview
Liaoning Tieling Taizishan 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 renewable portfolio standards.
Liaoning Tieling Taizishan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. The facility is part of China's extensive wind power development, which is driven by national renewable energy targets and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Law, which mandates grid connection and feed-in tariffs for wind power. The facility's capacity of 49 MW places it among the many medium-sized wind projects that contribute to the country's goal of achieving 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also supports local energy security and economic development in Liaoning Province. The facility's operation 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 Liaoning Province, which has favorable wind resources for onshore wind energy generation. Wind power avoids air pollution and water consumption associated with coal-fired power plants, contributing to improved local air quality. However, wind farms can impact bird and bat populations through collisions and habitat disruption. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize these effects.
Frequently asked questions
Liaoning Tieling Taizishan Wind is located in Liaoning Province, China, near the city of Tieling. The facility's coordinates are approximately 42.2183 N, 122.6869 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
China's Renewable Energy Law provides feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees for wind power. The country also has provincial renewable portfolio standards and national targets to increase wind capacity.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It supports China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.