Wind Power (Wind Energy) in China
With 20% of the world's population, China now consumes 10% of the world's energy.
Wind power, like solar power, is an alternative energy resource of virtually unlimited potential. Wind Power is a kind of green energy (renewable energy).
There are two kinds of utilization which must be discussed in any review of wind power developments: off-grid and in-grid. Chinese enterprises have mastered advanced off-grid wind turbine generator technology through technology transfer from foreign companies.
Today, wind power in China is developing rapidly and receives particularly strong government support. The new Renewable Energy Law and its detailed incentive policies reflect the Chinese government's intention to build up this industry.
China's abundant inland and offshore wind energy resources provide potential for large-capacity, in-grid wind farms.
Figure. Wind Power Potential in China
green=great, pink=good, blue=ok, yellow=poor
(offshore & coastal potential not shown)
China plans to have 30 gigawatts of wind power by 2020.
