Hong Kong ’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is mainly generated from energy consumption. To develop a sustainable economy, the HKSAR Government and many organizations have been promoting the use of renewable energy (RE) to restrain the environmental impacts caused by the increasing need of energy.

RE is considered as one of the essential components of a sustainable energy system of many countries. It never runs out, and it is much cleaner than the conventional energy generated from fossil fuels. More importantly, RE can provide new opportunities for economic development and “green collar” employment. However, the challenge for Hong Kong is to find a way to obtain regular and cost-effective electricity from renewable sources - especially given that the current RE technologies, such as wind turbine installation, tend to be land-intensive.

Speakers:
Ms Katharine Choi, Principal Assistant Secretary, Environment Bureau - Click here to download presentation
Mr Richard Lancaster, Chief Operating Officer, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.

Commentator:
Ms Ciara Shannon, Director, Climate Change Business Forum

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Carbon Round Table III