Overview
Shanxi Huadian Yanggao Nandingshan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Shanxi, China, with a capacity of 48 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national wind power targets.
Shanxi Huadian Yanggao Nandingshan Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 48 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. The facility is part of China's extensive wind power development, which is driven by national renewable energy targets and provincial wind resource plans. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Under China's Renewable Energy Law and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, wind power projects like this benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid priority dispatch. The 48 MW capacity indicates a significant contribution to local clean energy generation, supporting the country's goal of achieving 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, a province historically reliant on coal. It also supports grid stability and energy diversification. The facility's location in a windy region maximizes energy yield, while its operational status ensures ongoing renewable electricity supply to the local grid.
Environmental context
Shanxi Province has a continental climate with strong wind resources, particularly in mountainous areas, making it suitable for wind energy development. The region's heavy industrial base and coal-dominant energy mix create a high demand for clean power. Wind farms like this one help mitigate local air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, though they require careful siting to minimize visual and land-use impacts. Grid integration remains a key challenge due to the variable nature of wind power.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Shanxi Province, China, at coordinates 39.8672 N, 113.8164 E.
The facility has a capacity of 48 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is owned by Huadian, a major Chinese state-owned power generation company.
China's Renewable Energy Law and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy provide feed-in tariffs, grid priority, and national targets for wind and solar capacity, aiming for 1,200 GW by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on coal-fired power, cutting carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, a province with heavy industrial activity.