Overview
Shanxi Lingqiu Hanfengling Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Shanxi, China, with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Shanxi Lingqiu Hanfengling Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within China's vast renewable energy landscape. The facility is part of China's broader push to increase wind power generation, particularly in inland provinces with favorable wind resources. The wind farm utilizes standard onshore wind turbine technology typical of Chinese installations. China has been a global leader in wind energy deployment, supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial-level renewable portfolio standards. The 49 MW capacity places this facility in the medium-scale category, contributing to local grid supply and reducing reliance on coal-fired power. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, a province historically dependent on coal. The facility's operation supports China's national targets for carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak emissions by 2030. It also provides clean electricity to the local grid, supporting economic development while mitigating environmental impact.
Environmental context
Shanxi Province has a continental climate with strong winds, particularly in mountainous areas, making it suitable for wind energy. The region has historically relied heavily on coal mining and coal-fired power, leading to significant air pollution and carbon emissions. Wind farms like Shanxi Lingqiu Hanfengling help diversify the energy mix, reduce local air pollutants, and contribute to China's renewable energy goals. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations.
Frequently asked questions
Shanxi Lingqiu Hanfengling Wind is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the coordinates 39.5928 N, 113.9975 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Shanxi Lingqiu Hanfengling Wind is not publicly listed, but it is part of China's extensive wind energy infrastructure.
Wind farms in China operate under the Renewable Energy Law, which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees. Provincial governments also set renewable portfolio standards to encourage wind development.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution in Shanxi, supporting China's carbon neutrality targets.