Hong Kong's needs to resolve technical and financial issues, as well as the tariff impact in exploiting the renewable energy potential of offshore wind power, the Secretary for the Environment, Wong Kam-sing, said today. He said that based on an assessment of power companies, there are two offshore sites, off the sea of Ninepin Group and the waters near Lamma Island, which are more suitable for developing wind farms on a commercial scale. The two power companies have also been conducting wind measurement work at these locations. The amount of electricity provided is estimated to be less than 1.5 percent of Hong Kong's total electricity consumption. Despite the uncertainties on offshore wind farms within Hong Kong, he said the feasibility and cost effectiveness will be explored.

Source: The Standard May 06, 2020 06:33 UTC