Guohua Rongcheng Phase 4 is a 49 MW wind power plant in China, operated by Guohua 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 Guohua Rongcheng Phase 4 122 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huaneng Weihai Power Plant (2000 MW, Coal), 华能威海发电有限责任公司 (2000 MW, Coal), and Weihai power station (1960 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Shandong Province, approximately 300 km southeast of Beijing.
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Guohua Rongcheng Phase 4 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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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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