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Donghai Bridge102 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Donghai Bridge is a 102 MW wind power plant in China. Ranked #34 of 833 wind plants in China, it accounts for 0.2% of China's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. The largest wind facility in China is Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making Donghai Bridge 58.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Shanghai Lingang (1560 MW, Gas), Laogang Landfill (15 MW, Gas), and Shanghai Fengxian Bay Capacity Expansion (14 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Shanghai, approximately 30 km from the city center.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
China Communications Construction Company
Location
30.7700°, 121.9800°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 30.770000, 121.980000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ChinaEnergy Profile
4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview

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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