Overview
Ningxia Hongsipu Wind Power Plant Jiaze Fourth Phase is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Ningxia Hongsipu Wind Power Plant Jiaze Fourth Phase is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind installation within the region's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is part of the broader Jiaze wind power complex, which leverages the area's favorable wind resources. China's wind energy sector operates under the national Renewable Energy Law and provincial-level feed-in tariffs, which have driven rapid capacity additions. The Ningxia region benefits from strong wind regimes, particularly in the Hongsipu area, making it suitable for onshore wind development. The 49 MW capacity places this plant in the small-to-medium range, typical for phase-based developments that collectively form larger wind power bases. The facility supports China's dual goals of increasing non-fossil fuel energy share and reducing carbon intensity. As an operational wind farm, it displaces coal-fired generation, contributing to local air quality improvements and grid decarbonization. Its location in Ningxia aligns with the province's strategy to become a renewable energy hub, supported by grid integration initiatives and provincial renewable portfolio standards.
Environmental context
The Ningxia region features semi-arid landscapes with consistent wind patterns, making it suitable for onshore wind energy. Wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the open terrain and may affect local bird populations, though specific impacts depend on turbine placement and mitigation measures. The facility's operation reduces reliance on coal, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants in a region historically dependent on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, near the Hongsipu area. Its coordinates are approximately 37.2408 N, 105.9922 E.
The facility has an installed capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The operator is not publicly specified, but the plant is part of the Jiaze wind power complex in Ningxia, which is developed under China's renewable energy framework.
China's wind energy is governed by the Renewable Energy Law, which mandates grid access and feed-in tariffs for wind power. Provincial governments also set renewable portfolio standards to encourage wind development.
The 49 MW facility generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on coal-fired power. It supports China's target to reach 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030 and its carbon neutrality goal by 2060.