Zhongtun Wind Power Park Introduction
The ancient name of Zhongtun is Zhongdun, derived from its location forming an earth mound between the main island of Penghu and Baisha Island. After the restoration of Taiwan, it was phonetically changed to Zhongtun. Later, Yong'an Bridge and Zhongzheng Bridge were built to connect Baisha to the north and the main island of Penghu to the south. It was only after the construction of cross-sea bridges that the towns of Magong, Husi, Baisha, and Xiyu were linked together. The wind farm is located in Zhongtun Village, Baisha Township, Penghu County, and began commercial operations in October 2001. The wind farm is situated at the Zhongtun Second Nursery and is currently planned as a wind turbine park, becoming a famous tourist attraction and new landmark in Baisha Township, Penghu County. This wind farm is Taiwan's second and features third-generation wind turbines in Penghu. The second phase of this facility includes a total of eight units, each capable of generating 600 kW, controlled by a computer with variable speed functionality. When wind conditions vary, the angle of the blades can also be adjusted, allowing the rotor speed to change according to electricity demand and maintaining a stable power output. The principle of wind power generation uses wind to drive the turbine blades' rotation, which is then enhanced by a gearbox that increases the rotational speed to generate electricity. The units at Zhongtun can begin generating electricity at a wind speed of approximately 2.5 meters per second. The site for a wind farm must have long wind durations, high average wind speeds, stable wind conditions, and be free from obstructions, combined with a suitable geographical environment to reduce investment costs and increase electricity output. The eight massive turbines are the most prominent and eye-catching landmark in Penghu. They have been featured in music videos like "Put Love on Hold" by Hsu Hui-Hsin, "Dear, Why Aren't You By My Side?" by Jiang Mei-Qi, "Love Without Boundaries" by Liu Ye, and "Deceiving People Is Too Much" by Zhan Ya-Wen, as well as in numerous commercials. The white-shaped wind turbines are not only popular photo spots but also serve as one of the romantic landmarks of Penghu.
