Overview
Shandong Yishui Tangwangshan is a 20 MW onshore wind farm in Shandong, China. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity under China's national renewable energy targets.
Shandong Yishui Tangwangshan is an operational onshore wind farm located in Shandong Province, China. With a capacity of 20 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale wind facility that supports the region's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant is situated in an area with favorable wind resources, typical for onshore wind development in eastern China. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing the share of non-fossil energy. Shandong Province has been a key player in China's wind energy expansion, leveraging its coastal and inland wind resources. The 20 MW capacity places it among the smaller wind farms in the region, but it still contributes to local grid stability and clean energy supply. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power plants, which are prevalent in Shandong. It also supports China's goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. The facility's operation aligns with national efforts to diversify energy sources and promote sustainable development in the region.
Environmental context
Shandong Province has a mix of industrial and agricultural land use, with significant wind energy potential along its coastline and inland hills. Onshore wind farms like Shandong Yishui Tangwangshan can impact local bird and bat populations, but proper siting and mitigation measures are typically required. The facility's 20 MW capacity contributes to reducing reliance on coal, which is a major source of air pollution in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Shandong Yishui Tangwangshan is located in Shandong Province, China, near the city of Yishui. Its coordinates are approximately 35.81° N, 118.63° E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale onshore wind facility.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines, contributing to China's renewable energy mix.
China supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards. This facility helps meet provincial and national targets for non-fossil energy, aligned with China's 2030 carbon peak and 2060 carbon neutrality goals.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to coal-fired power, supporting Shandong's transition to a low-carbon economy.