OPPORTUNITIES IN WIND POWER

Regarding the article Turbine turbulence (April 12), I have my personal opinion.

It is quite a pity that this expansion project may be denied in the coming days. A 30-MW wind farm is not big, however it is important for today's P.E.I. economic situation, not only for new job opportunities, but also for future industry development considerations.

I landed at P.E.I. about six months ago from Shanghai, China, and frankly speaking, P.E.I. is lacking high-grade manufacturing projects. High-level manufacturing can bring people good salaries and continue stable job opportunities. Obviously, the windmill project is one such project.

I came from China and I saw how the government supports windmill projects and how fast and successfully this industry has grown in the last 10 years. P.E.I. should not give up on it. I would say there would be a solution somewhere if people really sat down together and discussed this opportunity in a frank and honest way. Even in the worst case, if no deal or compromise can be reached finally, the management should consider offshore windmills in P.E.I. as an alternative solution.

David Lu, Charlottetown, P.E.I.