World’s largest wind farm begins operation in China
The world’s largest wind power project has officially started operating in the high-altitude region of Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China.
The project which commenced on January 1, is operated by CHN Energy Investment Group and involves 25 wind turbines in Nagqu and boasts a total installed capacity of 100 megawatts.
Despite the challenging conditions posed by the altitude, standing at an average of 4,650 meters, the project was completed in 260 days with an investment of 640 million yuan (about $90.36 million), local media Xinhua reported.
“The wind farm's construction and operation will play a crucial role in demonstrating and promoting high-altitude wind turbine research, development and application, as well as the large-scale development of high-altitude wind power projects,” said CHN Energy, quoted by local media Xinhua.
The wind farm is expected to generate approximately 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output will result in saving about 60,000 tonnes of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 160,000 tonnes.
The initiative aligns with the region's broader efforts to promote new energy sources, including photovoltaic and wind power.
