Primus Reports
Powering ahead with caution: Tamil Nadu's offshore wind plan and its ripple effect on fisherman
11-Jan-2024
Sameer Jain, Co-founder & Managing Director, Primus Partners, shares his views on the potential impacts of offshore wind projects on fishermen. The presence of wind farms in the ocean may limit access to traditional fishing grounds, compelling fishermen to travel greater distances or fish in less productive areas. Additionally, there is also a risk due to turbine infrastructure and ecological changes such as habitat alteration and noise pollution. It is important to balance clean energy development with the protection of traditional livelihoods. Read Now!