Overview
Ningxia Qingshan Windpower Guodian Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Ningxia Qingshan Windpower Guodian Phase 2 is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Ningxia region of China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy project within the country's vast renewable energy portfolio. The facility is part of China's broader strategy to increase wind power generation, particularly in resource-rich northern regions. 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 capacity growth. The 49 MW scale places this project in the medium category, typical for provincial-level wind farms in China. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. It also supports local grid stability and energy diversification. The Ningxia region's windy conditions make it suitable for wind energy, though land-use and visual impacts are managed through planning regulations.
Environmental context
The Ningxia region features a semi-arid climate with consistent wind patterns, ideal for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like this one can have local environmental impacts, including visual landscape changes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these impacts. The facility supports China's renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Ningxia region of China, near coordinates 37.53°N, 107.17°E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It is part of the Guodian group's wind power projects in Ningxia.
China's Renewable Energy Law and feed-in tariffs provide financial support for wind power. The country aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, driving wind capacity growth.
By generating clean electricity, it helps reduce coal dependence and supports China's target of 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.