The economic effect of offshore wind power in Jeonnam is 249 trillion won, but... growing "fishermen's anxiety"

Concerns over negative impacts on fish migration and habitat As the new government pushes for the expansion of renewable energy, an analysis has been presented that the direct and indirect production-induced effects of the 18GW-scale offshore wind power project currently being promoted by Jeonnam Province could reach up to 249 trillion won. However, the impact on fisheries, such as the reduction of fish stocks, damage to spawning, and the reduction of fishing areas, remains unclear, and local fishermen's opposition has not subsided. Recently, the Green Transition Research Institute and Ocean Energy Space Way released a study that comprehensively analyzed the climate and social benefits when offshore wind power plants granted operation permits in Jeonnam Province are completed by the end of 2024. According to the study, if the total of 57 offshore wind power plants, approximately 18GW in size, granted permits in Jeonnam Province operate for 25 years, it is estimated that they will ...