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2701, 2023

Two Members of AESC Named World’s Top 2% Scientists | Jan27, 2023

January 27th, 2023|0 Comments

Seven academic staff of the Faculty of Social Sciences (SOSC) of the Hong Kong Baptist University were named Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in October 2022. Two members of Asian Energy Studies Centre were included, namely Dr. Daphne Mah and Dr. Kevin Lo.   Dr. Daphne Mah (On the Left) Director of AESC Main field: Smart energy transitions, comparative energy studies in Asia   Dr. Kevin Lo  (On the Right) Main field: Environmental governance in China   For more details, please visit https://sosc.hkbu.edu.hk/en/news_and_events/recent_news/Top2percentscientists/.  

2204, 2022

Our Staff wins top awards at the Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities | Apr 22, 2022

April 22nd, 2022|0 Comments

Our Centre Staff, Mr. Lam Hin Shun Thomas (M.Phil) has won top awards at the Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities – AI Competition with Miss Li Qingyun (China Studies – Geography). The Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities is a global event to boost AI development and applications in the building services industry through a Technical Conference and an AI Competition, organized by the Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government of the HKSAR. The Awards Ceremony will be held in late-April 2022. The AI Competition is open to participants around the globe to develop AI models to predict the cooling demand of commercial buildings. Students from Computer Sciences, Finance and Decision Sciences, Geography, and Physics formed multi-disciplinary teams and collaborated to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and highlight the role of AI technology in smart city development. The winners of the Grand Prize include Li Qingyun (China Studies - Geography), Yin Yiao (Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence), Zhou Shucheng (Information Technology Management), and Min Rui (Green Technology (Energy)). The other four winning teams for the Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes include the following students: Lam Hin Shun Thomas from Geography and Asian Energy Studies Centre; Ou Weijin, Hu Liu Ruochen, Xie Maokai, Zheng Boyu from Green Technology (Energy); Mak Lok Yi, Tang Zhiye from Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence; Yang Xu from Information Technology Management; So Tin King from Finance and Decision Sciences; and, Fong Long Lon Elvis from FinTech and Financial Analytics.   Lam Hin Shun Thomas Research Assistant & M.Phil Student @ Asian Energy Studies Centre

1304, 2021

香港 x 佛山 x 首爾 線上能力建構工作坊 – 婦女與低碳能源社區 | Apr 13, 2021

April 13th, 2021|0 Comments

The Hong Kong x Foshan x Seoul Online Workshop – Women and Low-carbon energy community 香港 x 佛山 x 首爾 線上能力建構工作坊 – 婦女與低碳能源社區 時間: 2021年4月13日(星期二) 上午十一時半至下午一時 地點: 香港 x 佛山 x 首爾線上參與   活動分為兩部份 第一部份 – 分享環節: (一)香港浸會大學學生代表會就桌面研究所得,分享六個成功的能源社區例子; (二)韓國首爾成大谷代表金少英分享她在發展能源社區的經驗。 第二部份 – 討論環節: 馬雅燕博士會帶領參加者自由討論。 活動流程 11:20 – 11:30   登記 11:30 – 11:35   歡迎辭 11:35 – 11:50   分享環節 1 – 香港浸會大學學生代表 11:50 – 12:00  分享環節2 – 韓國首爾成大谷代表金少英 12:00 – 12:55  討論環節 12:55 – 13:00  總結  活動花絮 合辦機構

1004, 2021

Sai Kung Solar Light Workshop 西貢太陽能裝飾燈工作坊 | Apr 10,2021

April 10th, 2021|0 Comments

太陽能裝飾燈工作坊 日期:2021年4月10日(星期六) 時間:下午1點至3點 地點:西貢賽馬會大會堂 能源 x 社區 研究基地 by 香港浸會大學研究團隊 飲完嘅樽除左可以拎去回收仲有乜用?答案就係可以用嚟整太陽能裝飾燈喇! 繼上次太陽能泡泡車之後,我哋 能源 x 社區 研究基地 by香港浸會大學研究團隊 又有新搞作喇! 今次我哋繼續同區議員Debby同埋綠色和平合作,為西貢區嘅街坊準備咗「太陽能裝飾燈工作坊」。記得帶埋一家大細嚟製作屬於自己嘅太陽能裝飾燈,了解一下我哋嘅研究計劃啦! 名額:約20 – 25人(必須預先喺網上報名,成功報名後將有專人聯絡確認;名額有限,先到先得) 費用:全免 (參加者必須自備1個已清洗乾淨的飲品樽*) 活動適合一家大細、男女老幼所有人士!!! 如有任何疑問,歡迎致電 3411-5322 或 3411-7032 向香港浸會大學研究團隊查詢,謝謝。 *本工作坊嘅設計、內容及材料由KaCaMa Design Lab提供*  活動花絮 研究單位   合作單位  

102, 2021

Smart Energy Transitions Workshop | Feb 1, 2021 | The Prospects and Challenges of Human-centered Smart Energy Transitions in Hong Kong and Asia

February 1st, 2021|0 Comments

Smart Energy Transitions Workshop 2021: The Prospects and Challenges of Human-centered Smart Energy Transitions in Hong Kong and Asia 1 February 2021 (Monday) 2:00 – 5:30 pm Hong Kong Baptist University About         The Smart Energy Transitions Workshop 2021 aims to bring together energy stakeholders across academics, government and business to discuss on the future of a smart technology-enabled society. The Workshop will cover major themes of smart energy transitions, including: (i) the issue of trust and public acceptance in smart energy transitions; (ii) smart grid developments; (iii) open access energy data; (iv) ICT governance; and (v) Application of smart building technologies.  Details         Date: 1 February 2021 (Monday) Time: 2:00 – 5:30 pm Venue: Room 1312, Faculty of Social Sciences Multi-purpose Room, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University  Poster          Rundown Welcome speech: Prof. Daniel Lai, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKBU Video (click here to view) Opening remark: Prof. Alistair Cole, Head, Department of Government and International Studies Video (click here to view) Speakers: Dr. Daphne Mah, Director, Asian Energy Studies Centre;  Associate Professor, Department of Geography, HKBU Topic: Smart energy transitions and trust: Some observations in Hong Kong and other Asian cities Presentation Materials (click here to view); Video (click here to view) Ms. Winnie Shiu , Head, Spatial Data Office, Development Bureau, HKSAR Government Topic: Development of Common Spatial Data Infrastructure in Hong Kong Presentation Materials (click here to view) Mr. Chris Lo, Engineer, Energy Efficiency Office, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR Government Topic: Making Smart Building by Retro-commissioning Presentation Materials (click here to view); Video (click here to view) Mr. Wai-ho Cheng Works Consolidation Manager, Energizing Kowloon East Office, Development Bureau, HKSAR Government Topic: Kowloon East – Smart City Pilot Area Presentation Materials (click here to view); Video on Energy Efficiency Data System Proof-of-concept Trial (click here to view) Mr. Pubudu Abayasiri, Associate Director, CLP Innovation Enterprises Topic: Smart Building Solutions in Hong Kong Presentation Materials (click here to view); Video (click here to view) Co-organisers Department of Government and International Studies Asian Energy Studies Centre Department of Geography Acknowledgement Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Research Grant (FRG2/17-18/096) Hong Kong Baptist University’s Grant for Faculty Niche Research Area (RC-FRNA-IG/19-20/SOSC/01) Hong Kong Baptist University’s Research Committee CLP Power Hong Kong Limited University Grants Committee’s General Research Fund (GRF12602717) Photos

2310, 2020

探討香港在提升建築物能源效益及促進大灣區區域合作 (網上)討論工作坊 | Oct 23, 2020

October 23rd, 2020|0 Comments

 2020年10月23日(星期五) 下午二時至六時 香港  目的         自2016年11月《巴黎協定》生效以來,世界各地均積極應對氣候變化帶來的挑戰。作為世界其中一個主要城市,香港同樣需要為氣候變化作出貢獻。在2017年1月,香港環境局發表《香港氣候行動藍圖2030+》及訂立2030年的減碳目標,並從建築物能源效益、節約能源及發展可再生能源等各方面着手,希望與社會各界攜手持續推展相關工作。 提升建築能源效益及發展綠色建築是應對氣候變化的重要一環。香港現時主要從制定法規、提供經濟誘因、公眾和業界參與、政府牽頭四方面,提升建築物能源效益。同時,香港亦致力和中國內地及粵港澳大灣區合作。中國國務院於2019年2月發表的《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》,亦強調三地需共同推動環境保育,促進區域能源合作以減少溫室氣體排放。 我們的研究團隊舉辦「探討香港在提升建築物能源效益及促進大灣區區域合作(網上)討論工作坊」的目的,便是邀請持分者在建築物能源效益及促進大灣區區域合作這一課題集思廣益、出謀劃策,為香港以至大灣區發展建築物能源效益出一分力。 簡介文件: 點撃這裡 主辦單位 香港浸會大學亞洲能源研究中心 協辦單位   鳴謝 我們衷心感謝中國工程院及中國工程科技發展戰略廣東研究院﹙項目編號:2020-GD-8)及大學教育資助委員會的優配研究金(項目編號:12602717) 的撥款支持。我們亦感謝香港浸會大學視覺藝術學院郭亦藍同學為本簡介文件設計封面。

1807, 2020

香港2030太陽能未來: 市民對話 香港協商性網上民意調查 | Jul 18, 2020

July 18th, 2020|0 Comments

香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話 香港協商性網上民意調查 2020年7月18日(星期六) 下午一時至六時四十五分 香港 目的         為應對氣候變化及確保可持續發展,在大城市推動太陽能發展已成為全球趨勢。本研究團隊舉辦香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話的目的,是希望提供一個讓香港市民對話、溝通及交換意見的機會,來表達對2030年香港太陽能未來之看法。 香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話以協商性網上民意調查 (online deliberative poll) 的形式進行,協商性民意調查的概念早於1988年由史丹福大學協商民主研究中心 (Center of Deliberative Democracy) 的James Fishkin教授提出,至今已在約三十個國家 (包括美國及日本) 舉辦過不下於一百次的同類活動。本研究團隊亦剛於今年四月在東京成功舉辦東京2030太陽能未來 的網上協商性民意調查,邀請了約150名東京市民參與該次活動 。 在這次網上協商性民意調查中,我們將邀請您與其他二百名參加者對三個不同的香港太陽能發展方案交流意見,並特別針對各個方案的利與弊、以及可能衍生的問題進行討論。這次協商性民意調查的焦點並非鑽研技術問題,亦並非為香港究竟應否大力發展太陽能作出定論;而是讓參加者通過討論和商議,更深入了解香港市民在太陽能發展上可以如何參與、以及可能面對的機遇及挑戰,讓大家集思廣益,形成深思熟慮的意見,從而促進香港市民在制訂太陽能政策過程中擔當更積極的角色。 您的聲音將十分重要,透過香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話,香港政府、電力公司,及其他政策持份者將會聆聽到您與其他香港市民的寶貴意見,這將有助香港政府日後推出更有效的政策支持香港的太陽能發展。 參加者        香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話的參加者為香港市民。本研究團隊根據香港人口的性別和年齡結構,隨機抽取約220名市民參加本次民意調查,形成一個具代表性的樣本。 這次協商性網上民意調查亦邀請了太陽能及香港能源政策的專家出席,回答參加者問題。我們的技術團隊亦會在整個協商性網上民意調查的過程中,為參加者提供技術支援。 日程 簡介文件 民意調查網上頁面測試 所有參加者需於7月13日至17日期間登入測試頁面進行測試,以確保活動當日能順利進行。 所需設備:配備麥克風裝置的電腦 (PC或Mac) 或 Android平版電腦 (恕不支援iPhone及iPad) 及使用Chrome瀏覽器;建議參加者使用耳機及配備充電裝置的電腦以確保機件在活動流程中能維持正常運作 (如參加者未能使用電腦或平板電腦,亦可選用Android手機) 。 有關詳情,可參閱操作指南。如遇到技術問題,可與我們聯絡 (aesc@hkbu.edu.hk)。 主辦單位及專家委員 這次協商性網上民意調查由香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話執行委員會負責籌劃。執行委員會由香港浸會大學、香港民意研究所、日本京都大學和美國大陸學院的學者所組成,並由美國史丹福大學協商民主研究中心擔任諮詢機構。 本簡介文件由執行委員會負責編輯,以確保有關能源問題和太陽能未來發展方案的資料持平和準確,為香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話的參加者提供基礎進行討論。 本簡介文件亦經過專家委員會審閱。我們的專家委員來自學術界、研究組織、電力公司和太陽能業界的專家,他們從專家角度為本簡介文件及問卷提供建議和反饋。專家委員會亦將在香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話中擔任全體會議的專家,在網上解答參加者有關未來太陽能發展的提問。專家委員會的成員包括 (以姓氏英文字母排序): 梁國熙教授 (Prof. Michael KH Leung) 香港城巿大學  能源及環境學院教授 信興教育慈善基金教授(能源及環境) 梁展鵬先生 (Mr. William Leung) W3 Corporate Ltd. 總監 廖翠萍教授 (Prof. Liao Cuiping) 中國科學院廣州能源研究所能源戰略及 低碳發展研究室 副主任 Dr. Benjamin-Craig McLellan 日本京都大學 能源科學研究院 副教授 楊凱珊女士 (Ms. Frances Yeung) 綠色和平 資深項目主任 除上述專家委員會成員外,這次香港2030太陽能未來:市民對話亦邀請了來自電力公司的專家給予意見。 執行委員會衷心感謝史丹福大學協商民主研究中心 (Center of Deliberative Democracy)和集思民主團隊 (Crowdsourced Democracy Team)為協商性網上民意調查作諮詢機構及提供技術支援。 參與合作機構名單     主辦機構: 香港浸會大學地理系及亞洲能源研究中心 協辦機構: 香港民意研究所 日本京都大學能源科學研究院 美國大陸學院社會及行為科學系 諮詢機構: 美國史丹福大學協商民主研究中心 資助項目 香港大學教育資助委員會的優配研究金(項目編號:12602717)及香港浸會大學研究委員會撥款支持這次協商性網上民意調查。

204, 2019

Intern recuitment 2019

April 2nd, 2019|0 Comments

1110, 2018

Solar community interview – Hong Lok Yuen lucky draw results (太陽能社區訪問 — 康樂園抽獎結果)

October 11th, 2018|0 Comments

感謝各位較早前抽空參與由香港浸會大學亞洲能源研究中心舉辦的太陽能社區訪問及免費太陽能專業評估服務。 為表感謝各位康樂園受訪者的支持,我們為在2018年9月15日之前參與訪問的康樂園受訪者們進行港幣$1000超市禮券的隨機抽獎,得獎者如下: 陳 9362 xxxx 潘 9106 xxxx 恭喜得獎者,我們已經發信息與你們確認,以及會郵寄超市禮券至閣下的住址。謝謝!

2607, 2018

Big data and environmental management in China | Jul 26, 2018

July 26th, 2018|0 Comments

2:00-3:30 p.m. – Room AAB1312, Multi-purpose room, Faculty of Social Sciences Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Professor Genia Kostka, Professor of Chinese Politics, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany Abstract A significant change over the past decade is the emergence of digital technology to identify, analyze, report on, and respond to polluting activities in China. Advanced technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), the global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing  (RS) technologies have opened the door to new modes of amnaging the environment. Most recently, ‘big data’ approaches in environemntal management have emerged in China. At the national level, the MEP (now the MEE) announced in 2016 the construction of a national ecological big data platform by 2021. Innovative efforts to intoduce new digital environmental management mechanisms are also underway at subnational levels, including the set-up of new big data platforms in Guizhou, Shanghai and Shenzen. This talk will discuss recent innovative data strategies in environmental management at both national and subnational levels. One particular interesting aspect of the embrace of big data is the relationships that have sprung up between the state and businesses. Studying these new actor constellations deserve further in-depth study since they raise important new issues surrounding data sharing and data privacy practices, diverging interests between firms and governments. About Professor Genia Kostka Genia Kostka is a Professor of Chinese Politics at the Freie Universität Berlin. Her research and teaching interests are in China’s energy governance, digital transformation, and political economy. Previously, she was a Professor of Governance of Energy and Infrastructure at the Hertie School of Governance (where she remains a Fellow), an assistant professor at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and a strategic management consultant for McKinsey & Company. She has a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Oxford, an MA with specializations in International Economics and International Development from SAIS Johns Hopkins University and a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her work has appeared in leading area studies and social science journals including Comparative Political Studies, Regulation & Governance, Environmental Politics, Energy Policy, and The China Quarterly. Alongside her academic work, she regularly consults for international organizations, including the World Bank, OECD, AusAID, GIZ, and Oxfam.  Photos and video Contact/Enquiries E: aesc@hkbu.edu.hk T: 3411 7187.

3011, 2016

(30 November 2016) AESC and Collaborators Organised the Deliberative Workshop on Solar Photovoltaic Development in Hong Kong: Prospects and Policy Challenges and Hong Kong Solar Map Soft Launch

November 30th, 2016|0 Comments

The Deliberative Workshop on Solar Photovoltaic Development in Hong Kong: Prospects and Policy Challenges on 4-5 November, 2016 The Asian Energy Studies Centre (AESC), together with the Department of Geography and Centre for Geo-Computational Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong, the Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University, and the Department of Geography at the University of Hong Kong organised the two, half-day Deliberative Workshop on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Development in Hong Kong: Prospects and Policy Challenges on 4-5 November, 2016. This workshop invited about 60 participants. They consisted of potential solar PV adopters such as village house owners, sampled Hong Kong citizens, and commercial and institutional representatives from utility companies, energy service companies, developers, hotels, airline companies, and consultancies. Professor Raymond So Wai-Man, Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee of the HKSAR Government and event moderator of this deliberative workshop conducted the introductory remarks, officially kicking off the workshop on Friday, 4 November, 2016. Prof. Raymond So Wai-Man, Chairman of Energy Advisory Committee of the HKSAR Government and Event Moderator, welcomed participants to the deliberative workshop on Friday, 4 November, 2016. “Your inputs will not only help shape Hong Kong’s energy future, providing invaluable opinions and raising critical questions on Hong Kong’s solar PV opportunities as well as policy challenges, but they matter and are of great importance to the Government and relevant stakeholders in charting out Hong Kong’s solar PV policies.” Professor Raymond So Wai-Man Chairman, Energy Advisory Committee, HKSAR Government Dean of School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University Event Moderator This unique workshop adopted Deliberative Polling, an innovative deliberative participation method trademarked by Stanford University’s Center for Deliberative Democracy. Deliberative Polling aims to empower engaged and informed participants to take a proactive role in clarifying and debating key issues on matters of public importance. Its key elements include small group sessions, Q &A session with a balanced panel of experts, and a plenary session, as well as questionnaires for participants prior to and after deliberation. Prior to the workshop, participants were interviewed and provided a briefing document. At the small groups and expert Q&A sessions of the workshop, participants shared their views, and debated and clarified key issues and policies critical to solar PV deployment. Key issues discussed included Hong Kong’s solar potential, technical challenges such as grid connection and stability, tariff impact and costs, and policies and regulations. (Top left): Group A participants representing potential solar PV adopters discussed among each other during a small group session; (top right): two participants during coffee break; (bottom left): expert panellists and participants at the plenary and interactive session; (bottom right): C. W. Cheung, Senior Head of Climate and Footprint Programmes from World Wild Fund for Nature Hong Kong with Prashant Vaze, one of the workshop expert panellists and Chief Planning and Trade Practices Officer from Consumer Council. Click edit button to change this text. Deliberative Workshop on Friday, 4 November, 2016 (left). (Top): Group A representing potential solar PV adopters in a small group session; (top left): expert Q&A session; (top center): a Group C participant representing commercial and institutional stakeholders shared his group’s solar PV policy roadmap vision for Hong Kong in the plenary session (top right).   Deliberative Workshop on Saturday, 5 November, 2016 (bottom). (Bottomright): Group B representing Hong Kong citizens in a small group session; (bottom center): Group C representing Commercial and Institutional stakeholders in a small group session; (bottom right): a Group A participant representing potential solar PV adopters shared her group’s solar PV policy roadmap vision for Hong Kong in the Plenary Session. Participants also discussed five possible policies for solar PV development in Hong Kong: feed-in tariff, net metering, solar leasing, renewable energy certificates, and renewable energy bonds. The expert Q & A session provided opportunities for participants to raise important questions to expert panellists based on their respective small group discussions. Featured expert panellists represented diverse opinions and expertise in energy and sustainability in Hong Kong. Expert panellists included Prof. Michael Leung from City University of Hong Kong, Mr. Prashant Vaze and Dr. Victor Hung from Consumer Council, Mr. Stephen Chan from CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, Mr. T. C. Yee from Hong Kong Electric, Mr. William Leung from W3 Corporate Ltd, and Ir. Albert Lai from Carbon Care Asia. Near the end of the workshop, participants from respective small groups shared and interacted with expert panellists on their group’s visions of Hong Kong’s solar PV policy roadmap in the coming years. Participants completed workshop questionnaires which are to be used to assess any attitude change after deliberation. The discussions, expressed views and questionnaire findings will be made available and disseminated to officials at the Environment Bureau in the HKSAR Government and other relevant stakeholders for the planning of Hong Kong’s solar PV policies in the future. Project developments and knowledge dissemination after workshop, as well as find the briefing document, questionnaire findings, videos and photos can be found on the event page once they are available: http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/events/solar-workshop-hk (For English, please click here: http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/events/solar-workshop-hk-en). Soft Launch of the Hong Kong Solar Map The organisers also conducted a soft launch of the Hong Kong Solar Map on both workshop days. Using this map, participants learned about and had the opportunity to estimate the solar PV electricity generation potential of building rooftop areas or open spaces in Hong Kong. You can access the Hong Kong Solar Map by clicking here: http://digital.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/solarmap/ Acknowledgements This event would not have been made possible without the generous funding from Greenpeace East Asia and World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong. AESC would also like to acknowledge Hong Kong Baptist University Library for providing invaluable assistance and funding through the Digital Scholarship Grant in making the Hong Kong Solar Map a reality, Hong Kong Baptist University’s Research Committee for funding support on human resources, and Civic Exchange as a supporting organisation. About AESC AESC aims to promote informed energy decision-making, and improve energy policies in the Asian region including Hong Kong, by creating new knowledge, providing practical policy recommendations, promoting knowledge exchange and facilitating stakeholder engagement. AESC is committed to bringing together relevant stakeholders to discuss policy developments and challenges of new and renewable energy options for a more sustainable energy future in Hong Kong.   To learn more about AESC and its most recent works, please visit: http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/.        

310, 2016

Dr. Sopitsuda Tongsopit Shares About Thailand’s Solar PV Development and Prospects in Hong Kong as a Visiting Research Fellow – 14 September 2016

October 3rd, 2016|0 Comments

Dr. Sopitsuda Tongsopit, a researcher from Chulalongkorn University based in Bangkok, Thailand, was appointed a Visiting Research Fellow at the Asian Energy Studies Centre (AESC) from 9 to 14th September, 2016. (12th September) 20 Gigawatts in 20 Years: People’s Deliberation through Thailand’s Solar PV Roadmap Initiative at Energy Research Seminar No. 6 As one of the main contributors of Thailand’s Solar PV Roadmap Initiative, Dr. Tongsopit described the major processes and outcomes of this 2 year deliberative initative at Seminar No. 6 of the Energy Research Seminar Series. This initiative consisted of a series of seminars and workshops with leading experts, business representatives, government officials, and other relevant stakeholders in Thailand, where they deliberated over the vision and scenarios and identified the benefits and barriers on the path of the country’s solar PV development. Representatives from utility companies, consultancy firms, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academia attended this seminar. A diverse audience attended Dr. Tongsopit’s seminar on “20 Gigawatts of Solar PV in 20 Years in Thailand” on 12th September, 2016. (13th September) ASEAN Energy Security and Low-Carbon Energy Transition, Major Global Solar PV Trends and Emerging Solar PV Developments in Thailand: The Guest Lecture in the Energy, Environment and Sustainability course Dr. Tongsopit presented to over 40 students in the guest lecture in the course on “Energy, Environment, and Sustainability” on 13th September, 2016. Dr. Tongsopit delivered a stimulating guest lecture to over 40 students in the introductory course, “Energy, Environment, and Sustainability”. First, she presented an overview of the importance of energy security and difficulty in moving towards a low-carbon energy transition for ASEAN (Association for South East Asian Nations) countries. And second, she discussed some of the major global solar PV trends, and made reference to the case of emerging solar PV developments and business models in Thailand. About AESC and the Visiting Research Fellowship Program AESC is a university-supported Category-II research centre based in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, and aims to be an internationally recognised hub for sustainable energy studies on the Asian region. To learn more about AESC and the Visiting Research Fellowship program, please visit http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/.

1101, 2016

Scholars from the Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission Gave a Seminar on the 13th Five-Year Plan on Energy Development and Shared Collaborative Research Experiences with Researchers at the Asian Energy Studies Centre – December 17, 2015

January 11th, 2016|0 Comments

December 17, 2015 The Asian Energy Studies Centre (AESC) held a full day of events, featuring a public seminar and an internal research meeting between scholars from the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission (ERI) and AESC research fellows. These events strengthened AESC’s role as a hub for sustainable energy research on the Asian region, with emphasis on China’s emerging practices and developments in coming years and decades. More than 30 people attended Prof. Dan Yande’s public seminar on “The 13th Five-Year Energy Plan: Challenges and Prospects”. Public Seminar Prof. Dai Yande, ERI deputy director and research professor, spoke on the “13th Five-Year Plan on Energy Development: Challenges and Prospects” at Seminar No. 4 of the Energy Research Seminar Series. More than 30 people from utility companies, consultancy firms, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academia attended this seminar. Prof. Dai argued that the monumental challenges China currently faces such as the degradation of land, air, and water, will fundamentally need to be solved through low-carbon energy development. The 13th Five-Year Plan in Energy Development would set targets that will eventually facilitate China’s transition to sustainable development towards 2050, and begin to address the forecasted increases in energy demand, while at the same time drastically reduce energy intensity and spur economy growth.   Prof. Dai Yande from the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission presented on “The 13th Five-Year Energy Plan: Challenges and Prospects”. Internal Research Meeting Scholars from ERI and AESC’s research fellows showcased their respective research projects and discussed potential opportunities for future collaboration on sustainable energy research. Potential projects would be further developed into proposal applications to be submitted in early to mid-2016. This meeting and potential partnership is a major development in AESC and HKBU’s research networks in sustainable energy research in China and on the Asia region. To learn more about AESC, please visit http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/.

1311, 2015

The Asian Energy Studies Centre organised The First Asian Energy Conference and a series of energy events on the week of November 2-5th, 2015

November 13th, 2015|0 Comments

On the week of November 2-5th, 2015, the Asian Energy Studies Centre (AESC), together with the Department of Geography, organised a series of energy-related events at Hong Kong Baptist University. These events strengthened AESC’s global research network, brought the latest research insights and solutions in moving towards a sustainable energy future for Asia, including Hong Kong. These events have also strengthened the role of AESC as an increasingly recognised hub for sustainable energy studies on the Asian region.   The First Asian Energy Conference: Smart Grids, Sustainability Transition, and Innovation in Governance (Nov 2) The first event, “The First Asian Energy Conference: Smart Grids, Sustainability Transition, and Innovation in Governance” happened on November 2nd. The Conference aimed to provide a forum for academics to share new policy and governance practices of smart grid development from Asian perspectives. Prof. Rikiya Abe from the University of Tokyo and Digital Grid Consortium, presented his keynote “The Realisation of the ‘Internet of Energy’ in Japan: Challenges and Prospects”. Panel discussion with keynote presenters and speakers (left to right: Prof. Elizabeth Wilson, Prof. Rikiya Abe, Dr. Alice Siu, Mr. Chan-Kook Park, Prof. Kenji Tanaka). Mr. Chan-Kook Park from the Korean Energy Economics Institute presented on the “Factors Enhancing Smart Grid Consumer Engagement”. Keynote speakers included Prof. Rikiya Abe from The University of Tokyo and Dr. Alice Siu from the Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University, and other speakers included scholars and practitioners from North America, Europe, and other parts of Asia, including Hong Kong. About 50 people from utility companies, businesses, academia, NGOs, consulates, consultants, and HKBU and other local universities participated in various sessions of the Conference. This Conference was sponsored by Hong Kong Baptist University, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University. Supporting Organisations included the Kadoorie Institute at The University of Hong Kong, and the Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University. “…I applaud AESC for being a catalyst to bring many people of many and diverse training and skills together…to address some of the most critical energy issues and challenges of our time. Stakeholders from academia, industry, policy, and the NGO sector can share, can listen, and I am sure, can learn.” Welcoming Remarks by Prof. Adrian Bailey, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Post-Conference Internal Research Meeting (Nov 3) Internal research meeting with scholars from around the world. Speakers and members of the organising committee of The First Asian Energy Conference, as well as other scholars, gathered for the Post-Conference Internal Research Meeting on November 3rd to discuss areas of collaboration and develop potential research plans.   Energy Research Seminar Series: Seminars No. 1-3 (Nov 3-5) Speakers from the US, South Korea, and the Netherlands presented on various energy topics, ranging from wind energy, nuclear power, to domestic energy consumption at the energy research seminar series from November 3rd to 5th. The aim of the seminar series is facilitate discussion and ideas exchange among different stakeholders to promote a sustainable energy future in Hong Kong. These global experiences were valuable because they provided further insights on how Hong Kong could move forward from the perspectives of grid operations, municipal energy policies, and households. Supporting Organisations of this seminar series included Civic Exchange, Friends of the Earth (HK), and World Wildlife Fund (HK).   Prof. Elizabeth Wilson, University of Minnesota, presented on the topic “Integrating Big Wind into the Electricity Grid: Transmission, Reliability, and Markets in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator”. Dr. Taedong Lee, Yonsei University presented on the topic “An experiment for urban energy autonomy in Seoul: The One ‘Less’ Nuclear Power Plant Policy”. Mr. Robin Smale, Wagningen University presented on the topic “Domestic energy consumption in perspective”. Platform for Sustainable Energy Studies: Cultivating a New Focus of Interdisciplinary Research at Hong Kong Baptist University Internal research meeting with scholars from around the world. As a newly emerging centre for research excellence in sustainable energy studies, AESC aims to provide a collaborative platform for cultivating interdisciplinary research with particular focus from the perspectives of governance in the Asian context. This fits well within Hong Kong Baptist University’s Vision 2020 Strategic Theme No. 5 which aims to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative research. AESC will continue its mission serving at such capacity and to be a catalyst to meet HKBU’s long-term goals, aspiring to make significant academic impact in the years to come. For more details about AESC, please visit http://aesc.hkbu.edu.hk/.

1609, 2015

Two Recently Published Working Papers: Smart Grid Business Model Development and Potential of RE Certificate Systems between Hong Kong-Guangdong

September 16th, 2015|0 Comments

AESC is pleased to announce that two recent working papers were published in June 2015: Mah, D. (2015), “The development of smart grid business models: A theoretical perspective and research agendas”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 14, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. This working paper outlines major theoretical concepts associated with SG business models, with support from some empirical case examples. It further discusses future research agendas that emerge from the dynamism of the SG landscape. Chan, Y. M. & Mah, D. (2015), “Regional Renewable Energy Certificate Systems: An International Review and Policy Implications for the Hong Kong-Guangdong Region”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 13, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. This working paper aims to examine the potential benefits for setting up a regional renewable energy certificate system between Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guangdong from the perspective of regional collaboration. Please check out our latest working papers (click here). -AESC Staff

1609, 2015

AESC Organises the First Asian Energy Conference (November 2, 2015)

September 16th, 2015|0 Comments

AESC is pleased to announce that AESC and the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University will be organising the First Asian Energy Conference: Smart Grids, Sustainability Transition, and Innovation in Governance tentatively scheduled on November 2, 2015. This year’s theme is on smart grids. The aim of this Conference is to provide a forum for academics to share new policy and governance practices of smart grid deployment from Asian perspectives. It will contribute to a better understanding of governance, institutional, and political challenges underpinning smart grid deployments and help formulate policy recommendations for successful smart grid deployment. This Conference is unique in that it will feature speakers from around the world such as the US, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the Netherlands who will share their experiences on smart grid developments worldwide and in Asia (to see featured speakers and topics, click here). Please see below for the Conference arrangements to date: Conference Time: The Conference begins at around 9:30 and is expected to end at around 18:00. Registration begins at 9:00 (refreshments will be served). Conference Venue: Dr. Wu Yee Sun Lecture Theatre (Room 109*), Lam Woo International Conference Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, 55 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong *Room number to be confirmed by early October, 2015. Admission and Registration: Admission is free, but registration** is required. For registration, please visit the registration page (click here). Please note that seats are limited, and registration will be taken on a first-come-first serve basis. More information about the Conference is available on the Conference homepage (click here). -AESC Staff