(1 February 2021) Smart Energy Transitions Workshop 2021:
The Prospects and Challenges of Human-centered Smart Energy Transitions in Hong Kong and Asia
(1 February 2021)
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
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-organiser
Department of Government and International Studies
Asian Energy Studies Centre
Department of Geography
Actknowledgement
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)
1 February 2021 (Monday)
2:00 – 5:30 pm
Hong Kong Baptist University
