On December 27, 2024, China Power Construction Group Co., Ltd. announced a major milestone in the development of its “Inner Mongolia Energy Uradzhong Banner 1.5 Million Kilowatt Wind Storage Base Project.” The first unit of the project was successfully connected to the grid and began generating electricity.
This project is notable for being the largest single onshore wind power project in China to use 10-megawatt generator sets on a large scale. The project, which spans an area of approximately 400 square kilometers, involves the installation of 150 wind turbines, each with a unit capacity of 10 MW. The work is being carried out by the EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) team from the Northwest Institute of China Power Construction and Hubei Engineering.
Key Features of the Project
Large-Scale Wind Turbines: The 10 MW turbines are a significant technological advancement, with the project being the first in China to adopt this large-scale generator setup.
Smart Empowerment: The site is fully covered by 5G technology, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling the intelligent management of equipment and booster stations.
Optimized Design and Construction: The wind turbine blades are made using all-carbon pultruded main beams, while the cable laying is done with a one-time pouring and molding technique in a closed cable pipe gallery designed to improve performance.
Innovative Hoisting Method: For the installation of turbines, the project adopted a single-blade hoisting method and utilized external steel mesh for safety during the construction process.
Environmental and Economic Impact
Once fully operational, the wind storage base is expected to generate approximately 5.44 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This amount of energy can power about 1.51 million households each year. The environmental benefits are equally impressive:
Coal Savings: The project will save around 1.64 million tons of standard coal annually.
Emission Reductions: The wind farm will reduce 530 tons of smoke and dust emissions and 5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. This is equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting nearly 300 million trees.
The project represents a major step in China’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and transition to more sustainable energy sources. The Inner Mongolia Energy Uradzhong Banner wind power project is expected to be a key contributor to the country’s renewable energy goals, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting green energy solutions.
