Will China continue large-scale development of wind farms?

In the future, China will continue large-scale development of wind farms in 1. According to local wind resources and construction conditions, wind power benchmark prices are determined for four wind resource zones at CNY 0.51/kWh, CNY 0.54/kWh, CNY 0.58/kWh, and CNY 0.61/kWh. Figure 1. Wind power capacity in China (GW), 2003-10 Figure 2.

What is China's Wind power capacity?

According to statistical data by Chinese wind energy association (CWEA), the wind power capacity in 2003 is 546 MW, but in 2006 it has reached 2537 MW. From 2006 to 2010, China's wind power industry entered the period of industrialization development stage.

Does wind energy support China's Economic Development?

Wind energy is one of the renewable energy sources most likely to be developed commercially on a large scale – and hence support China’s economic development – because of its cost effectiveness and low environmental impact. Between 2006 and 2009, China’s wind power growth rates were more than 100% on average.

What are China's wind resources?

Compared to the other leading global wind power markets, China’s wind resources are similar to those in the United States (US), and greatly exceed currently estimated resources in Brazil, Germany, India or Spain.

Will China connect 100 GW of wind power to the grid?

The Chinese government has declared a target of connecting 100 GW of wind power to the grid by 2015 and 150 GW by 2020. Long-term national renewable energy policies and targets drive the unparalleled rate of growth of the Chinese wind industry.

How can China support the 'going out' of Chinese wind turbine OEMs?

The central government needs to improve the policy environment to support the “going out” of Chinese wind turbine OEMs and certification of Made-in-China wind turbines under the IECRE system. Thanks to strong support from the government, China’s wind power sector has grown rapidly and become one of China’s strategic emerging industries.