CLP invests in mainland wind power experiment

Power utility CLP Holdings has committed to a large-scale wind power project in Guangdong in what will be a landmark experiment on clean energy.

CLP signed an agreement with the Yangjiang government on Wednesday relating to the development of a wind power plant

on Hailing Island, Chiu Yeung, spokeswoman for the company's mainland investment arm CLP Power China, said yesterday.

The agreement would allow CLP to conduct a feasibility study on wind speeds and wind directions in Yangjiang, Ms Chiu said.

'The feasibility study may take two years and we will make a decision on whether to pursue the project,' she said.

Clean, renewable energy is highly promoted in China, especially in Guangdong, as a solution to curb pollution.