Events

Date: 24 July 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

Venue: HKSTP

Details: As the world grapples with climate change, the spotlight is on renewable energy and energy security, presenting ample opportunities for innovative technologies and smart solutions aim at creating a sustainable future.

Renewable Energy: Transitioning to solar, wind, and hydropower is key to reducing our environmental impact. This journey, however, comes with challenges such as integrating variable energy sources, ensuring stability, reducing costs, and advancing energy storage technologies. Yet, the benefits are immense: lowered carbon emissions, job creation, enhanced energy self-sufficiency, and improved air quality.

Energy Security: Renewable energy can support energy security by adding diversity to an overall electricity generation portfolio. Effective integration of renewable energy within smart cities requires a collaborative effort among government, businesses, and the public. From planning and design to infrastructure development and policy support, every step is crucial for deeply embedding renewable energy into urban energy systems.

ASTRI brings together three industry experts to explore the exciting prospects of: