Project details
1328 · Wind energy
  • Suniteyouqi, China
Clean energy for northern China

The project activity comprises the construction and operation of a 48 Megawatt grid connected wind farm. The electricity generated from the project is supplied to the North China Power Grid. By replacing the electricity generated from fossil fuel-fired power plants dominated grid, the project saves about 112,650 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

The project is located in Suniteyouqi, Xilinguole League in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China and involves the installation of 24 wind turbines with capacity of 2000 Kilowatt each.

How wind energy contributes to climate action

As the name suggests, wind turbines use the power of the wind to generate energy. During this process, a generator located inside the wind turbine converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. As energy is still mainly generated from fossil fuels in many areas around the world, clean wind energy can replace some of this fossil, high-emission energy and verifiably save CO2 emissions.

In most cases, the sustainably generated electricity from the wind power projects is fed into a regional power grid, which diversifies the power supply and improves energy security in regions that are frequently affected by power shortages and outages. A project often creates increased job opportunities for the local population and the area can be used for additional activities, such as agriculture. Wind power projects make an important contribution to a clean energy supply worldwide and contribute to sustainable development with respect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Wind energy projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio are registered with international standards.

Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Affordable and Clean EnergyThe projects contributes to the improvement of energy security in China and increases the share of renewable energy in the North China Power Grid.
Decent Work and Economic GrowthWhile the improved electricity supply helps stimulate the local economy, the project activities also create new local employment opportunities, about 300 temporary and 24 permanent jobs.
Responsible Consumption and ProductionThe project helps reduce air pollution from fossil fuel-based electricity generation and promotes a responsible use of natural resources.
Climate ActionThe project saves about 112,650 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Project standardVerified Carbon Standard (VCS)TechnologyWind energyRegionSuniteyouqi, ChinaEstimated annual emission reductions112,655 t CO2Validated byChina Environmental United Certification Center Co., Ltd.Verified byShenzhen CTI International Certification Co., Ltd (CTI)