As World Maritime Day approaches on September 25, 2025, the theme "Our ocean, our obligation, our opportunity" rings loud in Guangdong Province. Here, the island of Nan’ao is leading a green energy charge that’s as epic as your favorite climate-action movie 🎬🌱.
Off the coast of Shantou, 116 offshore wind turbines stand like futuristic sentinels, transforming sea breezes into enough clean power to light up over a million homes. By mid-2025, these farms generated 1.2 million kilowatts of energy—proving that going green doesn’t mean slowing down 💡💨.
But it’s not just about megawatts. Nan’ao’s ecosystem thrives alongside the turbines: ancient fig trees, chirping black-naped terns, and underwater critters all flourish under the island’s warm monsoon winds. Think of it as nature’s own collab with tech 🌿🤝⚡.
This blend of innovation and ecology shows how coastal regions can tackle climate change while protecting biodiversity. As one local engineer put it: "We’re not just building turbines—we’re guardians of the blue planet." 🌍🔧
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Guardians of the blue planet: Advancing wind power in Guangdong
cgtn.com