Solar power generation enters Hong Kong

Will Hong Kong's largest solar energy project make money?

A Hong Kong university will launch the city’s largest solar energy project: installing up to 8,000 solar panels on campus to generate not only electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of hundreds of households, but also an income of up to HK$160 million (US$20.6 million) in the years to come.

How much electricity does Hong Kong use a year?

According to HKUST, which consumed 86 million kWh of electricity between July last year and June this year, the system is the city’s largest and could generate 3 million kWh of electricity a year – equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 900 three-person households in Hong Kong.

Can solar farms help Hong Kong transition to a low-carbon future?

This initiative, with the full backing of the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), not only provides a sustainable, low-carbon energy solution but also underscores the vast potential for similar solar farms across Hong Kong, supporting the city’s transition to a low-carbon future.

How does HK Electric serve Hong Kong?

Please refer to the chapter on Serving Hong Kong for more information. HK Electric owns and operates a 0.8-MW wind turbine, known as Lamma Winds on Lamma Island, and a 1.1-MW solar power system at LPS. In 2022, these systems generated more than 2 GWh of green electricity.

How many EV charging stations are there in Hong Kong?

We operate 12 EV charging stations on Hong Kong Island, which hosted over 40,000 free of charge charging operations for EV drivers in 2022. Our own vehicle fleet comprises 174 EVs, representing 52.7% of all vehicles. Additionally, more than half of parking spaces located on our premises are fitted with EV chargers.

Does HK Electric have a role in achieving global decarbonisation goals?

HK Electric recognises that the power sector has a crucial role to play in achieving long-term local and global decarbonisation goals. We strive to minimise our environmental impacts and endeavour to integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of our business.