A Study on Fishing Village Developing Strategies in Response to Offshore Wind Power

• Main Authors: Pei-LingShih, 施佩伶
• Other Authors: Yi Chang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/83cah3

碩士 === 國立成功大學 === 海洋科技與事務研究所 === 107 === 　　Wind energy is currently considered an indigenous, a potentially competitive, and a sustainable approach to prevent carbon emission and achieve renewable energy targets in the future. The waters in the west of Taiwan are not only a suitable for fishing but also excellent wind farms for offshore wind power generators. The increasing demand for clean energy implies a growing conflict between fishermen and offshore wind energy providers. This situation warrants the formulation of a mitigation scheme and a proposal for the co-existence of both sectors to enhance the acceptance of offshore wind farm development. The Taiwanese government and industries are expected to transform fishing villages through the establishment of offshore wind turbines. Therefore, this study investigated the awareness of residents regarding offshore wind power development and sustainable development strategies (e.g., switching fishing gear or transferring jobs to the wind power industry). 　　The results revealed the difference in the understanding among government administrators, scholars, and fishermen. However, the feasibility assessment for changing fishing gears or transferring jobs to the wind power industry has not yet been conducted. The background analysis of fishermen indicated that most fishermen have an education of up to junior high school. Moreover, they belong to a relatively older age group, and lack the skills required to work in other fields apart from fishing. Moreover, their vessels are not up to the required standards, thus indicating that transformation is difficult. To overcome this concern, this study proposes that providing waters near the wind farm field for appropriate fishing gears and regulating fisheries should be prioritized. Second, power companies should provide training courses for fishermen to work in the wind power industry. Finally, a systematic education plan should be developed in the field of wind power and related disciplines for the young generation of fishermen. The aforementioned steps can facilitate the sustainable development and co-prosperity of the offshore wind power industry and fishing villages.