Gansu Wind Farm, Wind power megaproject in Gansu Province, China
The Gansu Wind Farm is a large-scale wind power facility in the desert region near Jiuquan that harnesses strong winds to generate electricity. Thousands of turbines operate across the landscape to produce renewable energy, which is then transmitted via power lines to distant cities and provinces.
The facility began construction in 2009 as part of China's strategy to develop renewable energy in western regions. Over the years, the installation was gradually expanded and upgraded to increase its power generation capacity.
This renewable energy project demonstrates China's commitment to environmental solutions while addressing the industrial development needs of western provinces.
The location is in a remote desert area, so checking access and visiting conditions beforehand is important. Most visitors view the facility from a distance since close approaches are often restricted.
During early operation, a substantial portion of generated power could not be used because local grids and industrial demand had not yet developed enough to absorb it. This meant turbines sometimes had to shut down even when producing power.
Location: Gansu
GPS coordinates: 40.19972,96.90222
Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:09
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