Overview
Ningxia Tongxin Jiaze Kangjiawan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China's Ningxia region, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Ningxia Tongxin Jiaze Kangjiawan Wind is an onshore wind farm located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 49 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale category for wind farms in China. It is part of China's extensive wind power development, which is driven by national renewable energy policies and carbon neutrality goals. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is supported by a robust regulatory framework, including the Renewable Energy Law and national targets for wind and solar capacity. The Ningxia region benefits from strong wind resources, making it suitable for onshore wind projects. The facility's capacity of 49 MW is typical for regional wind farms that feed into the local grid. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It supports China's commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The facility also provides clean energy to the local grid, enhancing energy security and supporting sustainable development in Ningxia.
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 help reduce air pollution and carbon emissions compared to coal-fired power plants. However, wind turbines can impact local bird and bat populations, and visual landscape changes may occur. Proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, near coordinates 37.0767 N, 106.1853 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale onshore wind farm.
It uses modern onshore wind turbines to generate electricity from wind energy.
China supports wind energy through the Renewable Energy Law, national targets for renewable capacity, and grid connection policies. The country aims to reach 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030.
The wind farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution by displacing coal-fired electricity. It contributes to China's carbon neutrality goals and promotes sustainable energy development.