Overview
Xinjiang Dabancheng Sanchang Phase 4 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Xinjiang, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national renewable portfolio standards.
Xinjiang Dabancheng Sanchang Phase 4 Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Xinjiang region of China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within China's vast renewable energy portfolio. The plant is part of the larger Dabancheng wind complex, one of the earliest and largest wind power bases in China, situated in a region known for its strong and consistent wind resources. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs that have driven rapid wind capacity growth. Onshore wind technology is the dominant form of wind power in China, and the Dabancheng area benefits from high wind speeds and favorable topography. The 49 MW capacity places this phase in the medium-scale category, typical for older wind farms in the region. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. The Xinjiang region's arid landscape minimizes land-use conflicts, though wind farms can have visual impacts and affect local bird and bat populations. The facility supports China's goal of achieving 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030, aligning with national climate targets.
Environmental context
The Xinjiang region features arid, open landscapes with strong wind resources, making it suitable for wind energy development. Wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the natural scenery and may pose risks to local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, the low population density and limited agricultural use reduce land-use conflicts. The facility supports China's renewable energy transition, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Xinjiang region of China, near the Dabancheng area, at coordinates 43.4637 N, 87.7972 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The facility is part of the larger Dabancheng wind complex, which is developed by various Chinese state-owned and private energy companies.
China's renewable energy growth is driven by national renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and the goal of reaching 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. The Renewable Energy Law provides the legal basis for grid connection and subsidies.
Onshore wind farms can have visual impacts on landscapes, generate noise, and pose risks to birds and bats through collisions. However, they produce no emissions during operation and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.