Offshore wind developers increase collaboration with aquaculture industry

As the US offshore wind industry faces opposition from stakeholders in the fishing industry, a global trend emerges, showcasing offshore wind developers collaborating with aquaculture stakeholders for multi-use and co-located operations. In China, Shanghai Electric's deep-sea offshore wind project combines floating wind turbines, solar panels, and fish farming, presenting a sustainable and green renewable solution. In Europe, co-location and multi-use setups, such as integrating seaweed and shellfish farming with offshore wind farms, gain traction. In the US, efforts to introduce offshore fish farms align with the NOAA's strategic plan for the domestic aquaculture industry, with Virginia leading the way. (Clean Technica)