Ranking as the 1319th largest power generation facility out of 4430 in China, Hongsongwa stands as a notable contributor to the country's growing wind energy landscape. With a capacity of 155.7 MW, it is recognized as the 21st largest wind plant in China, showcasing the country's investment in renewable energy sources amidst a backdrop of predominantly coal-fired generation. Hongsongwa utilizes advanced wind turbine technology to harness the region's robust wind resources, contributing to a cleaner energy mix. Located in Inner Mongolia, the plant is part of a developing cluster of wind energy facilities, surrounded by several notable plants including the nearby Saihanba Wind Farm, which boasts a capacity of 165.75 MW, and Hexigten Wind Farm at 120 MW. This regional concentration of wind generation further emphasizes the strategic importance of wind as a sustainable energy source in the area. Nationally, China's energy profile is dominated by coal, which makes up a significant portion of the 1,603,494 MW total capacity from its 4430 plants. Hongsongwa's output represents a small but vital share of the national capacity, illustrating the slow but steady transition towards renewable energy sources. Operated by a leading energy company, Hongsongwa was commissioned as part of China's broader initiative to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Looking ahead, the continued operation and expansion of Hongsongwa will likely play a crucial role in supporting China's ambitious climate goals while also fostering regional economic development through clean energy.
9 years old
China, Asia
- 1,319. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #8,271 worldwide by installed capacity
- #432 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
9 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
China Three Gorges Corporation operates 508 plants totalling 127,392 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 2,237 MW combined
Nearest plant: Inner Mongolia Chifeng Toudaogou Wind (6.8 km)
Source: China Wind Power Center
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hongsongwa is a wind power plant producing approximately 409 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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