China’s US$60bil (RM251bil) wind industry sources almost all its materials domestically, but it’s had to reach abroad for the lightweight wood.
BEIJING: In the tropical climate of China’s Yunnan province, scientists are planting a key ingredient to help strengthen the country’s position as the world leader in wind power: balsa trees.
Balsa, best known as a craft material for making model airplanes, is a major component of giant blades for wind turbines.
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