Once completed in 2020, the capacity of the seven bases will be 120 GW. The total capacity of the country is project to achieve 1,500 GW.

Earlier in May 2009, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has permitted the proposal for building a wind power plant in Jiuquan. This Jiuquan plant will have a capacity of 3.8 million kW. In 2008, China has added 12 million kW of installed wind power capacity.