Tuoli (Tianfen CENIC) is a 124.5 MW wind power plant located in China. It is part of the country's extensive wind energy sector and contributes to China's renewable energy generation. The plant is one of the many facilities harnessing wind power in the region. Tuoli ranks as the 27th largest wind plant in China, which has a total of 833 wind facilities with a combined capacity of 50,905 MW. With its 124.5 MW capacity, Tuoli represents approximately 0.24% of the country's total wind energy capacity. The largest wind plant in China, the Gansu Wind Farm, has a capacity of 6,000 MW, making Tuoli about 2.1% the size of this facility. Wind energy plays a significant role in China's energy mix, contributing to the country's goals for sustainable energy development. Wind power is increasingly important as China seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The Tuoli plant is situated in Xinjiang, approximately 1,200 km west of Beijing.
11 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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