Date: 28/9/2018
The HKSAR Government has introduced the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Scheme earlier on, allowing private buildings to invest in solar power system and connect the system with the public power grids. The first batch of private buildings participating in this project are ready to sell the renewable electricity to the local power company starting from 1st October.
Rhythm Garden in San Po Kong, under the management of Urban Group, has joined the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Scheme offered by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (‘CLP’). 12 buildings in the estate have completed the installation of the solar power system which will begin to generate solar power and sell electricity to CLP in early October.
The rooftop of the 12 buildings in Rhythm Garden have installed a total of 902 pieces, equivalent to 1,479 square meters of Photovoltaic Module, which can generate up to 16,000 to 17,500 kWh of electricity per month. The renewable electricity is expected to be sold to CLP at a price of HK$4 to HK$5 per kWh.
“It took 3 months to complete the installation of the solar power system in Rhythm Garden due to the considerable area in this estate. We have arranged multiple tests and manage to be the first batch of private housing estates to generate renewable energy for the Feed-in Tariff Scheme,” Dr. Edmond Cheng, Managing Director of Urban Group remarked.
“In addition to ensuring that the installation of the entire solar power system is in compliance with the statutory requirements, including but not limited to, the Buildings Department and the Fire Services Department, we have consulted with the supplier to make sure the System would not cause any nuisance to the residents in Rhythm Garden, nor any noise, light pollution or radiation during operation,” Dr. Edmond Cheng continued.Dr. Cheng also reveals that there are a number of housing estates under the management of Urban Group expressing their interest in joining the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Scheme. The Group is in discussion with the owners’ corporation of the respective estates as well as the electricity companies. Following the success of Rhythm Garden, Urban Group will promote the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Scheme to the properties under its management in order to support renewable energy and environmental protection.
About Urban Group
Urban Group is one of the leading property assets and facility services companies in Hong Kong. Currently, the Group manages 345 projects territory-wide and is serving more than 1 million people in the territory. Major properties under its management include large residential estates such as Mei Foo Sun Chuen and City One Shatin; high end luxury residential buildings include Clovelly Court, Queen’s Terrace, Parc Palais and One Beacon Hill; commercial premises include New World Tower and the Grand Millennium Plaza; facilities such as the Hong Kong Science Park, Cyberport, the EcoPark, the Senior Staff Quarters of the University of Hong Kong, Victoria Shanghai Academy, The Link’s 38 carparks and over 50 properties under the Government Property Agency. The Group plays an active role in shouldering its corporate social responsibilities and its efforts in caring for the community have been well recognized over the years.
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