Overview
Minqin Hongshagang Chenjiaqianjing Nanjing Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Minqin Hongshagang Chenjiaqianjing Nanjing Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in 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 has made the country the global leader in installed wind capacity. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs, which have driven rapid growth in wind power. The facility's 49 MW capacity contributes to the local grid and helps meet provincial renewable energy targets. Operationally, the wind farm plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. It provides clean electricity to the surrounding area, displacing fossil fuel generation and contributing to energy security. The facility's location in a region with favorable wind conditions ensures efficient power generation.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in an area with moderate to high wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in China. The local environment may include agricultural or grassland landscapes, where wind turbines can have visual and land-use impacts. Proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize effects on local wildlife, particularly birds and bats. The facility supports China's transition to cleaner energy, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal-fired power plants.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in China, with coordinates approximately 34.79° N, 102.06° E. It is an onshore wind facility in a region suitable for wind energy generation.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation. It contributes to China's renewable energy capacity.
This facility is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy. It uses wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power for the grid.
Wind farms in China operate under the Renewable Energy Law, which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees. The country also has provincial renewable portfolio standards and national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060.
Wind farms can have visual and land-use impacts, and may affect bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are employed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation.