Does Macau need a clean power supply?

However, Liu states that ensuring a clean power supply and reducing emissions will ensure that electricity remains affordable to Macau’s citizens. In Macau’s Dawan District, CEM is currently involved in constructing renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and solar photovoltaic power generation.

What is Cem doing in Macau?

In Macau’s Dawan District, CEM is currently involved in constructing renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and solar photovoltaic power generation. It’s also involved in building hydropower renewable energy, such as pumped storage and natural gas combined-cycle power generation projects.

Will Cem replace CSG power capacity in Macau by 2030?

CEM’s goal is to replace the power capacity Macau imports from CSG with CEM’s installed capacity from clean energy in Dawan District by 2030. To this end, Liu says, “Huawei and CEM are cooperating in a power data transmission network, OT system infrastructure construction, and a medium-voltage communication network.

Can Smart Grid technology improve Macau's power supply?

“Using smart grid technologies, we’ve improved the stability and quality of Macau’s power supply,” says Evan Liu, the Director of Power and Networks Dispatch for Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM).

How much energy does Macau use?

In 2023, Macau’s gross energy consumption was 5,935.5 GWh, of which 435.4 GWh was produced by CEM and 5,500.0 GWh was acquired from external suppliers. The energy breakdowns between CEM generation and energy acquisition were 7% and 93% respectively.

What is the new energy ecosystem in Macau?

CEM believes that adequate stability, affordability, and clean efficiency are the three core elements of the new energy ecosystem. Given Macau’s high cost of land and mature economy, the SAR Government formulated an energy supply strategy with CSG as the main supplier, supplemented by local power generation.