Energy Research Seminar Series 2019-11-06T04:53:52+00:00

Energy Research Seminar Series

The energy research seminar series aims to facilitate discussion and ideas exchange among different stakeholders to promote a sustainable energy future for Hong Kong. With recent discussions over energy mix and future energy supply, updates on sustainable energy technologies, policy and application experiences from other cities on sustainable energy, the proposed seminar series will provide new perspectives in moving towards a green energy future for Hong Kong. Seminars will cover diverse topics, such as smart grids, renewable energy, demand-side-management, nuclear power, green buildings, energy stakeholder/consumer engagement, electricity market reforms, energy pricing, and business model innovation.

Upcoming Seminars

Past Seminars

 (31 October 2019) Open Lecture “The prospect and challenges of urban solar in Hong Kong from a solar industry perspective” 

Date and Time: 31 October 2019 (Thursday) 2:30-4:00p.m.

Mr. William Leung

Venue: AAB 504, Academic and Administration Building, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University

 (17 October 2019) Open Lecture “Decarbonization in Hong Kong – from the perspectives of impacts, justice and governance” 

Date and Time: 17 October 2019 (Thursday) 2:30-4:00p.m.

Mr. Wing-Mo Leung

Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University; former Assistant Director of Hong Kong Observatory

Venue: AAB 504, Academic and Administration Building, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University

Abstract: Under the auspices of the Council for Sustainable Development, a series of public engagement activities on the formulation of a long-term decarbonization strategy in Hong Kong has just been completed. Why do we need such a strategic plan? What the future has in store for us? How much time do we have? What tools do we have to achieve our goals? This talk will try to address those questions, present the current and projected state of the climate, and touches upon some core issues of the challenge, namely from the dimension of justice and governance.

Date and Time: 9 June 2017 (Friday) 2:30-4:00p.m.

Dr. Deng Lifeng

Associate Professor, School of Communication, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Venue: Room 1217, Department of Geography, 12/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University

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Date and Time: 28 March 2017 (Tuesday) 12:30-2:00p.m.

Dr. Sara Fuller

Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and Planning, Macquarie University, Asutralia

Venue: Room 1217, Department of Geography, 12/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University (Click here for directions)

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Date and Time: 2nd March 2017 (Thursday) 12:30-4:00p.m.

Dr. Masaru Yarime 
Associate Professor, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong

Dr. Akihisa Mori
Associate Professor, Global Environmental Economics, Kyoto University AND Director and Secretary General, East Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics Inc.

Dr. Gilles Lespesant
Senior Reseacher, CNRS (Unit Géographie-Cités, Paris)

Venue: Room 1217, Department of Geography, 12/F, and Room 1312, Faculty of Social Sciences, 13/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University (Click here for directions)

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Date and Time: 12th September, 2016 (Monday), 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Dr. Sopitsuda Tongsopit

Researcher, Energy Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Venue: Room 1312, Faculty of Social Sciences, 13/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University (Click here for directions)

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Date and Time: April 8, 2016 (Friday), 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Dr. Sara Fuller

Lecturer, Department of Geography and Planning, Macquarie University

Venue: Room 1312, Faculty of Social Sciences, 13/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University (Click here for directions)

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Date and Time: December 17, 2015 (Thursday), 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Prof. Dai Yande 戴彥德

Deputy Director and Research professor

Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission

國家發改委能源研究所 副所長及研究教授

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Date and Time: November 5, 2015 (Thursday), 12:30-2:20 p.m.

Mr. Robin Smale

PhD Candidate, Environmental Policy Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

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Date and Time: November 4, 2015 (Wednesday), 12:30-2:20 p.m.

Dr. Taedong Lee

Associate Professor, Political Sciences Department, Yonsei University, South Korea

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Date and Time: November 3, 2015 (Tuesday), 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Prof. Elizabeth Wilson

Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA

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