Niutouling is a 43 MW wind power plant in China, operated by a single entity. Ranked #729 of 833 wind plants in China, Niutouling contributes 0.08% 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 Niutouling 139.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huaneng Haimen Power Plant (4144 MW, Coal), Huaneng Haimen power station (4144 MW, Coal), and 华能国际电力股份有限公司海门电厂 (4144 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Fujian Province, approximately 300 km from Xiamen.
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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