Overview
Zhejiang Huadian Zhoushan Dinghai Changbai is a 12 MW onshore wind farm located in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Zhejiang Huadian Zhoushan Dinghai Changbai is an onshore wind farm situated in the Zhoushan archipelago of Zhejiang Province, China. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a small-scale wind energy facility that supports local renewable energy generation. The plant is owned and operated by entities within the Huadian Group, a major Chinese state-owned power generation company. The facility utilizes wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity, feeding into the regional grid. China has been aggressively expanding its renewable energy capacity under its national energy policies, including the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which targets significant increases in wind and solar power. Onshore wind farms like this one benefit from China's feed-in tariff system and grid connection guarantees, which have driven rapid deployment across coastal provinces like Zhejiang. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power in Zhejiang, a province with high industrial energy demand. While onshore wind projects can have visual and land-use impacts, the offshore location of Zhoushan may mitigate some conflicts. The facility's modest scale means its ecological footprint is relatively contained, contributing to China's broader goals of carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The Zhoushan archipelago features a coastal marine environment with strong and consistent winds, ideal for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms in such areas can affect local bird populations and require careful siting to minimize collision risks. The region's industrial activity and dense population also mean that land-use competition is a factor, though the island location reduces some conflicts. Overall, the environmental context supports wind energy development while necessitating responsible planning.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in the Zhoushan archipelago, Zhejiang Province, China, at coordinates 30.1873 N, 122.0345 E.
The facility has a capacity of 12 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is operated by a subsidiary of the Huadian Group, one of China's major state-owned power generation companies.
China's renewable energy development is guided by the 14th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy, which includes targets for wind and solar capacity, feed-in tariffs, and grid connection priorities.
Onshore wind farms can affect local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and may have visual and land-use impacts. Proper siting and mitigation measures are important to minimize these effects.