Guodian Weihai Shanmayu is a 49 MW wind power plant in China, operated by Guodian since its commissioning. Ranked #90 of 833 wind plants in China, it accounts for 0.1% of the nation's total wind capacity of 50,905 MW. The largest wind plant in China is the Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making this facility 122 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huaneng Yantai power station (590 MW, Coal), Hua Neng Shan Dong Fa Dian You Xian Gong Si Yan Tai Fa Dian Han (590 MW, Coal), and 华能山东发电有限公司烟台发电厂 (590 MW, Coal). The plant is located in Shandong Province, approximately 150 km from the city of Yantai.
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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