Can Hong Kong achieve a low carbon energy ambition?

With almost all its energy demand met by imported supply, primarily from Mainland China, developing Hong Kong’s indigenous renewable energy from offshore wind offers the potential to meet the city’s low carbon ambition and, at the same time, pursue energy reliance and resilience.

What is Hong Kong's wind energy potential?

Hong Kong’s wind energy potential In 2020, the global cumulative wind power capacity reached 1590 Terawatt-hour (TWh); wind energy also became the most significant contributor to renewables growth that year (Our World in Data, 2021a).

How can Hong Kong reduce energy consumption?

One way to generate those would be through the introduction of an opt-out system (also known as green default) for all businesses, homeowners and tenants in Hong Kong to offset their own electricity consumption through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (REC).

Is Hong Kong a good place to invest in wind energy?

Originally put up as a renewable energy demonstration project, the Lamma wind turbine evidences the plausibility of wind energy as a key contributor to the city’s energy mix. Offshore wind energy, which can be built in Hong Kong’s waters, offers the most significant energy transition technological option for the city.

What is the electricity landscape in Hong Kong?

The electricity landscape in Hong Kong is primarily made up of three players: the state and the two utilities (Hong Kong Electric Company responsible for Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited responsible for Kowloon, New Territories and all outlying islands except for Lamma Island).

How much electricity does a solar system produce in Hong Kong?

Calculations show that if all building roofs were covered with solar panels, solar systems could produce between 2.66TWh – 5.98TWh of electricity, equivalent to 5.9% – 13.4% of Hong Kong’s electricity consumption.