Zhongtun Windmill Introduction
Zhongtun, an ancient place name, is derived from the name "Zhongdun," which refers to the earth mound formed between Penghu Island and Baisha Island. After the retrocession, the name was changed to "Zhongtun" for phonetic reasons. Later, the Yong'an Bridge and the Zhongzheng Bridge were built to connect Baisha to the north and Penghu Island to the south. Subsequently, with the construction of the cross-sea bridges, the towns of Magong, Huxi, Baisha, and Xiyu were linked together. Traveling along the North Ring Tourist Route, one can see eight white wind turbines glimmering under the sky after crossing the Zhongzheng Bridge. In winter, the northeast monsoon and in summer, the south wind blow across the turbine blades, creating a powerful whistling sound. To green Penghu, natural resources are utilized to replace electric power as much as possible. Taiwan Power Company has established eight wind power stations in Penghu, making it the first region in Taiwan to use wind power. These wind power facilities provide about 10% of the electricity consumed in Penghu County, demonstrating significant environmental benefits. The wind power plant in Zhongtun Village, Baisha Township, is the second wind power plant in Taiwan and the third generation of wind turbines in Penghu. It consists of four six-kilowatt white wind turbines, which can adjust the angle of the blades according to wind changes, allowing the rotation speed to be adjusted based on power generation demand. At the entrance, there is a pavilion and a coastal observation park where visitors can take photos with the enormous wind turbines. This site has been planned to become a wind turbine park, making it a famous tourist attraction and a new landmark in Baisha Township. Tourists can get off the North Ring Tourist Route to take pictures with these giant wind turbines, which are equipped with night lighting. At night, beams of light shine upwards from the bases of the turbines, making the rotating blades appear even brighter. Nearby is the Zhongtun Green Energy Park in Baisha, which features corridors, pavilions, and viewing platforms. 【Recommended Stay Duration】 1 hour
Zhongtun Wind Turbines
