BEIJING - China's meteorologists are not only forecasting sunshine and rain, they are also reading weather patterns to determine the best locations for establishing wind-based power plants.

The China Meteorological Administration is analyzing data on wind speed and sunshine from across the country.

"The meteorological sector has been entrusted with the task of providing all-round meteorological services in the country's pursuit of a green economy," Zheng Guoguang, the administration's director, told China Daily. "We're monitoring and assessing wind and sunlight that could be developed for the purpose of clean energy."