China just dropped a futuristic eco-project that’s part wind farm, part fish farm – and 100% genius. 🌍💡 State-owned CHN Energy unveiled its new marine facility off Putian in Fujian Province, blending clean energy generation with sustainable aquaculture. Talk about multitasking!
The star of the show? A 4-megawatt offshore wind turbine that can pump out 96,000 kWh of electricity daily – enough to power thousands of homes. But here’s the kicker: beneath the spinning blades lies a hexagonal fish-farming zone straight out of a sci-fi movie 🐠, complete with remote sensors to monitor fish health 24/7. Move over, Aquaman – tech does it better!
Designed to survive typhoon winds topping 50.9 meters per second, this floating innovation could revolutionize coastal economies. 💨🌀 And it’s not just cool engineering – it’s part of China’s bigger green push. New data shows renewable energy installations jumped 34% YoY in early 2024 as the country races toward its 2030 carbon peak goal.
Pro tip for eco-entrepreneurs: Watch how this 'blue economy' model gets copied worldwide. 🌐💼 After all, who wouldn’t want clean energy AND fresh sushi from the same facility?
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China launches marine facility combining wind power and fish farming
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