China Three Gorges (CTG) has announced plans for a CNY5bn ($700m) offshore wind and fish farm in Bohai Bay. The scheme, involving 91 turbines, is one of several pilot wind and fish projects planned by Shandong province’s regional government, which has a target of developing 13 GW of offshore wind capacity. The province is a leading seafood producer and has yet to install wind turbines for fear of damaging the industry. The province earlier this year unveiled plans to deploy aquaculture pilot projects in the Yellow Sea and Bo Sea waters, hoping to pave the way for its offshore ambitions, IntraFish sister site Recharge previously reported. In addition to its own editorials, USA TODAY publishes diverse opinions from outside writers, including our Board of Contributors.http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/world/asia/china-says-it-will-@@
China Three Gorges (CTG) has announced plans for a CNY5bn ($700m) offshore wind and fish farm in Bohai Bay. The scheme, involving 91 turbines, is one of several pilot wind and fish projects planned by Shandong province’s regional government, which has a target of developing 13 GW of offshore wind capacity. The province is a leading seafood producer and has yet to install wind turbines for fear of damaging the industry. In addition to its own editorials, USA TODAY publishes diverse opinions from outside writers, including our Board of Contributors.http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/world/asia/china-says-it-will-@@