Jiangsu Rudong (Ii) Expansion Wind is a 100 MW wind power plant in China. This facility is part of a larger network of 833 wind plants in the country, which collectively generate 50,905 MW. Its output accounts for 0.2% of China's wind capacity. Ranked #38 of 833 wind plants in China, Jiangsu Rudong (Ii) Expansion Wind's 100 MW is a small share of the total. The largest wind facility in China is the Gansu Wind Farm at 6,000 MW, making this plant 60 times smaller. Nearby plants include Lusigang power station (2,640 MW, Coal) and Jiangsu Rudong Chaojiandai Wind (150 MW, Wind). The facility is situated in Jiangsu Province, around 150 km from Shanghai.
16 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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