China Huaneng Group announced on February 2, 2026, the successful grid connection of the first phase of a landmark 300-megawatt wind power project in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Situated in Aheqi County at elevations up to 3,700 meters, this facility is now the highest-altitude operational wind farm in Northwest Asia.
The project, part of China's push for carbon neutrality, will eventually deploy 45 wind turbines with 6.7-megawatt capacity each, paired with a 30-megawatt/60-megawatt-hour energy storage system. Once fully operational by late 2026, it is projected to generate 610 million kilowatt-hours annually – enough to power 20,000 households while reducing regional carbon dioxide emissions by over 500,000 metric tons yearly.
Project manager Dong Guoqiang emphasized the dual benefits of enhancing energy security through renewable infrastructure while supporting the Chinese mainland's low-carbon transition. The development aligns with broader efforts to expand clean energy capacity in western China, creating new opportunities for sustainable investment and technological innovation.
