Although solar power makes up less than 0.1 per cent of the city’s energy mix, there is room to grow.
According to research by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), solar panels can be installed on the rooftops of three-quarters of buildings in Hong Kong, potentially generating around 10 per cent of the city’s energy needs.
This is good news. The city has committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, and currently the power industry is contributing as much as 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar energy seems to be gaining popularity, as global conflicts drove up oil and diesel prices. It is also a good alternative. For one, there is plenty of sun. Another reason is the durability of solar-powered equipment, which supposedly can last 15 to 30 years.
Hong Kong is the site of many exciting solar energy projects….
