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Government continues to promote solar energy research and development |
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 The Government will continue to work closely with the electronic industry, the photovoltaic (PV) industry and other relevant parties to promote research and development in solar energy, said the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Eddy Chan.
Addressing a conference (April 14) on "Solar Photovoltaic Energy (PV)-From Technology to Business Opportunities" at the Hong Kong Electronic Fair (Spring Edition) 2009, Mr Chan said the Government would also promote and facilitate the wider use of PV and cleaner and greener energy. |
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"The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation has decided to establish a new cluster on Green Tech in the Science Park focusing on renewable energy and environmental technologies. Solar energy will be one of the key elements of the new cluster," Mr Chan said. |
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Mr Chan noted that building-integrated photovoltaics had become one of the fastest growing segments within the rapidly growing PV industry. |
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"Besides putting in place infrastructure, the Government also provides funding support through the Innovation and Technology Fund to encourage applied R&D facilities" he said. |
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To strengthen its edge as a gateway to the Mainland market, Hong Kong had established various collaboration programmes with Mainland authorities in the areas of innovation and technological development, Mr Chan said. |
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"By combining our strengths with those of Shenzhen, we have successfully attracted DuPont Apollo to locate its global R&D Centre in Hong Kong and its production facilities in Shenzhen,” Mr Chan said. |
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"This is a winning model we know will continue to attract other leading international companies and talent to this region." |
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