Shanghai Chongming Beiyan Wind is a 48 MW wind power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #644 of 833 wind plants in China, this facility's 48 MW accounts for 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 Shanghai Chongming Beiyan Wind 125 times smaller. Nearby plants include Waigaoqiao power station (5240 MW, Coal), Baoshan Works power station (1050 MW, Coal), and Chongming Gas (828 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Shanghai, approximately 40 km from the city center.
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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