Dadonggou is a 121.5 MW wind power plant located in China. It is one of 833 wind plants in the country, contributing to China's renewable energy generation since its commissioning. The plant operates using wind energy, a growing segment of China's energy portfolio. Dadonggou ranks as the 28th largest wind plant in China. With a capacity of 121.5 MW, it represents 0.24% of China's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. China has a total of 4,430 power plants with a combined capacity of 1,603,494 MW, making it a significant player in global energy production. Compared to the largest wind plant, Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, Dadonggou is about 1/49th the size. Wind energy plays an increasingly vital role in China's energy mix, contributing to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and diversify energy sources. The facility is located in the northern region of Shanxi Province, approximately 300 km from Beijing.
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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