November 7, 2023

New Chinese fish farm system powered by wind and sun goes into operation

China has deployed what's claimed to be the world's first integrated floating wind, solar and fish farming system.

Chinese developer Longyuan and turbine-maker Shanghai Electric launched the new system off Nanri Island in Fujian Province.

The floating unit consists of a three-column semi-submersible platform, 4MW Shanghai Electric wind turbine, PV modules and a hexagonal caged zone within the platform's central area for aquaculture.

"The pioneering convergence of wind power, photovoltaics and aquaculture presents a new horizon for the industry," a statement from the project partners said.

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