Jiangsu Rudong Huangang Dongling Wind is a 100 MW wind power plant in China. It is part of the country's extensive wind energy sector, which consists of 833 plants totaling 50,905 MW. This facility contributes 0.2% to China's overall wind capacity. Ranked #38 of 833 wind plants in China, Jiangsu Rudong Huangang Dongling Wind's 100 MW represents a small fraction of the total. The largest wind plant in China is the Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making this facility 60 times smaller. Nearby plants include Lusigang power station (2,640 MW, Coal), Jiangsu Dongtai Phase 2 Wind (200 MW, Wind), and Jiangsu Rudong Chaojiandai Wind (150 MW, Wind). The plant is located in Jiangsu Province, approximately 150 km from Shanghai.
10 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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