Henan Province Ye County Matoushan Wind Power Plant is a 46 MW wind power facility in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #709 of 833 wind plants in China, this plant contributes 0.09% 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 this facility 130 times smaller. Nearby plants include Yaomeng power station (2,160 MW, Coal), Pingdingshan Luyang power station (2,060 MW, Coal), and Kaidi Languang power station (270 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Henan Province, approximately 350 km west of Beijing.
11 years old
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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