Overview
Shangyi Hanjiazhuang Wind Phase 1 is a 49 MW onshore wind farm in Hebei, China. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Shangyi Hanjiazhuang Wind Phase 1 is an operational onshore wind farm located in Shangyi County, Hebei Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind project that supports China's ambitious renewable energy goals. The facility is part of the broader development of wind power in northern China, a region with strong wind resources. The plant utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. China's renewable energy sector is governed by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial-level wind power development plans. The facility operates under China's feed-in tariff system for wind energy, which has driven rapid capacity growth across the country. Environmentally, the Shangyi Hanjiazhuang Wind Phase 1 contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power generation. The project is situated in a semi-arid grassland area, where careful siting and mitigation measures help minimize impacts on local bird populations and land use. The electricity generated is fed into the North China Grid, supporting regional energy needs.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in a semi-arid grassland region of Hebei, where wind energy development must balance with local ecosystems. Potential impacts include visual landscape changes and risks to bird and bat species, which are typically addressed through environmental impact assessments and operational curtailment during migration periods. The facility's operation supports China's transition to cleaner energy, reducing reliance on coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
Shangyi Hanjiazhuang Wind Phase 1 is located in Shangyi County, Hebei Province, China, near coordinates 41.112 N, 114.458 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind project.
It generates electricity from wind energy using onshore wind turbines.
Wind energy in China is regulated under the Renewable Energy Law, which includes feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and provincial renewable portfolio standards.
The facility supports China's goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 by increasing the share of non-fossil energy in its power mix.