Chuanjiang is a 98.8 MW wind power plant in China, with a commissioning year of 2010 and operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #56 of 833 wind plants in China. Its 98.8 MW represents 0.19% of China's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. The largest wind plant in China is Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making Chuanjiang 60.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bayannur Wulanyiligeng Wind Farm (300 MW, Wind), Urad Zhongqi B (100 MW, Solar), and Urad Zhongqi Trough (100 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Inner Mongolia, approximately 400 km west of Hohhot.
11 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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