The Seni District Wind Farm, located in the Nagqu Town of the Seni District, Nagqu City, in the Xizang Autonomous Region of China, is indeed the world’s largest ultra-high wind farm, operating at an impressive altitude of 4,650 meters.
The wind farm boasts a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), generating enough clean energy to power roughly 230,000 residents in Nagqu City annually. The wind farm utilizes 25 wind turbines, spread across an area exceeding 140,000 square meters.
Due to its high altitude, the farm must withstand the harsh climatic conditions of the plateau such as low wind energy conversion efficiency and wind turbine blade deceleration. In addition, wind turbines must face extreme weather events such as hail and lightning, while also being damaged by UV rays, drastic temperature changes and frequent erosion from wind, sand, rain and snow. Therefore, turbine blades require very good quality. The project team invented a special exterior paint spraying technique that prevents the paint from becoming too dry and brittle, helping to protect the wind turbine’s external parts.
The Seni District Wind Farm officially commenced operations in January 2024, marking a significant milestone in China’s renewable energy development and its commitment to combating climate change. Its success in such a challenging high-altitude environment paves the way for further advancements in wind power technology and its application in geographically diverse regions.
According to the Internet
