Overview
Yunnan Luliang Damogu Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in Yunnan, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to China's renewable energy expansion under national renewable portfolio standards.
Yunnan Luliang Damogu Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Yunnan Province, China. With a capacity of 49 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, leveraging the country's strong wind resources in mountainous areas. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of Chinese onshore installations. China's renewable energy sector is governed by national policies including the Renewable Energy Law and provincial renewable portfolio standards, which mandate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. The facility operates under China's feed-in tariff system, which has historically supported wind power growth. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in Yunnan, a province known for its biodiversity. The facility's grid integration supports local energy needs and helps balance the regional power mix. Its operation aligns with China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Yunnan Province features diverse topography and rich biodiversity, including forested mountains and river valleys. Onshore wind farms like Yunnan Luliang Damogu Wind can have visual impacts on landscapes and potential effects on local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's clean energy generation helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, improving regional air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Yunnan Luliang Damogu Wind is located in Yunnan Province, China, near coordinates 24.89 N, 103.64 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
China's Renewable Energy Law and provincial renewable portfolio standards provide the regulatory basis, along with feed-in tariffs that have historically incentivized wind power development.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, supporting China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.