Datang Ningxia Ningdong is a 49 MW wind power plant in China, operated by Datang International Power Generation Co. since its commissioning. Ranked #90 of 833 wind plants in China, this facility contributes 0.1% 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 Datang Ningxia Ningdong 122 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huadian Ningxia Lingwu power station (3320 MW, Coal), Yinxing power station (1320 MW, Coal), and CPI Ningxia Zaoquan power station (1320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, approximately 500 km west of Yinchuan.
15 years old
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Datang Ningxia Ningdong is a wind power plant producing approximately 129 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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