The largest solar power system in Hong Kong has been unveiled at Lamma power station, which can maintain adequate power output under high temperatures or on cloudy days. It is being operated by Hongkong Electric. The thin film used in the system uses less silicon and is more environmentally friendly. The panels can generate a total of 550 kilowatts, or 1% of the overall capacity of the 3,700-megawatt plant, which uses coal as its main fuel source. The HK$23 million project ($3 million Canadian) will reduce HK's carbon dioxide emissions by 520 tonnes a year. Hong Kong's annual carbon dioxide emission output is about 39,000 tonnes (as measured in 2007). So this project will decrease annual CO2 output by 1.3% - a number that will increase over time with more renewable energy projects such as this one. It is expected to generate enough power to supply the needs of 150 families (with four household members).
No comments:
Post a Comment