Zhongtun Wind Farm Introduction
Zhongtun, historically known as Zhongdun, is named for the earth mound formed between Penghu Main Island and Baisha Island. After World War II, the name was phonetically changed to Zhongtun. Subsequently, the Yong'an Bridge and the Chiang Kai-shek Bridge were built to connect Baisha to the north and Penghu Main Island to the south. The construction of the cross-sea bridge later linked the four townships of Magong, Huxi, Baisha, and Xiyu together. The wind farm is located in Zhongtun Village, Baisha Township, Penghu County, and officially began commercial operations in October 2001. It is situated at the Zhongtun Second Nursery and has been planned as a wind turbine park, becoming a famous tourist attraction and new landmark in Baisha Township, Penghu County. This wind farm is the second in Taiwan and represents the third generation of wind turbines in Penghu. The second phase of the wind turbine units has installed a total of eight sets, each capable of generating 600 kilowatts of electricity, with computer-controlled variable speed functionality. As wind speed changes, the angle of the blades can also be adjusted, allowing the rotation speed to be modified according to power generation needs, thus maintaining a stable power output. The principle of wind power generation involves utilizing wind to drive the blades of the wind turbine. The rotational speed is enhanced through a gearbox to generate electricity. The Zhongtun units can produce power with a wind speed of approximately 2.5 meters per second. The location of a wind farm must have conditions such as a long wind period, high average wind speed, stable wind, and minimal obstruction to optimize investment costs and increase electricity output. Stargazing Attraction: The eight massive turbine units are the most prominent landmarks in Penghu. They have appeared in music videos such as "Let Love Take a Break" by Hsu Huei-hsin, "Dear, Why Aren't You Here" by Jiang Mei-qi, "Love Without Boundaries" by Liu Ye, and "Deceiver" by Zhan Ya-wen, as well as many commercials. The white wind turbines are not only a popular photography spot, but they are also one of the romantic landmarks of Penghu.
