Overview
Ningxia Ningdong (Lingwu Shagou) Datang Angli is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Ningxia Ningdong (Lingwu Shagou) Datang Angli is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The plant is situated near Lingwu, a city known for its industrial and energy activities, and plays a role in diversifying the region's energy mix. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing wind and solar capacity. Onshore wind farms of this scale typically utilize modern turbines with capacities around 2-3 MW each, though specific turbine details for this plant are not disclosed. The plant's location in Ningxia benefits from favorable wind resources, particularly in the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing coal-fired power, which is prevalent in Ningxia. It also supports local grid stability and provides clean energy to the surrounding industrial and residential areas. The project aligns with China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and demonstrates the ongoing investment in renewable energy infrastructure in western China.
Environmental context
The Ningxia region features a semi-arid climate with consistent wind patterns, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like this one help reduce reliance on coal, which dominates the local energy mix, thereby lowering air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. However, wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations, and visual landscape changes are a consideration. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area minimizes land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, near Lingwu, China, at coordinates 37.771700 N, 106.385700 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
This facility is an onshore wind farm that generates electricity from wind energy, using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
China's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies including feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which aims to increase non-fossil fuel energy consumption to 25% by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power plants, supporting China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.