SolarCare - REWebinars
Past Event
2022-11-22
From Climate Change to Solar PV System (Online+Physical Course)
The record-breaking heat in Hong Kong this summer, the heatwaves in Europe and the floods in Pakistan remind us that we need to tackle climate change without delay.
Using renewable energy to replace fossil fuel for power generation is the core of climate change mitigation actions, and also an international trend. The global renewable energy generation capacity is growing rapidly. In Hong Kong, nearly 70% of carbon emissions come from power generation. To achieve the "2050 carbon neutrality" goal, we urgently need to increase the proportion of renewable energy. Learning more about renewable energy, especially solar energy that is suitable for large-scale use in Hong Kong, can make you better prepared for this transition. This is also an opportunity to join the solar industry!
The “From Climate Change to Solar PV System Course (3 sessions) organised by CCIL allows participants to realise the importance of implementing renewable energy, gain knowledge of solar power generation, and understand the construction, building and management of solar PV systems. The course combines online and physical learning. The first 2 sessions were online, and the 3rd session was held in the classroom of Community Green Academy, our co-organiser.
Over 30 students joined the course. Firstly, they learn online the knowledge of climate change and the development of energy, and understand why using fossil fuels leads to climate change. In session 2, in addition to the introduction of various renewable energy such as solar energy, wind energy and hydropower, the instructors further explained the characteristics and challenges of renewable energy, to let students know that energy efficiency and the speed of energy conversion are important factors when we choose which energy and technology to use. In session 3, students learnt the basics of electricity before understanding the operation of a solar power system. They also got to observe a solar panel closely. The instructor is a solar energy engineer, so he could share on the application level.
Students were eager to ask questions, which include questions about the installation of solar panels, how to recycle them, and an overview of the industry. We are going to run this course soon. Stay tuned!
From Climate Change to Solar PV System (Online+Physical Course)
Organiser: CarbonCare Innolab (CCIL)
Co-organiser: Community Green Academy
Funded by: Jockey Club Charities Trust
Project: Jockey Club SolarCare Programme
Instructor Qualifications: Instructors include the founder of Climate Change organisation, a professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and a solar engineer
Target audience: Those who are currently or have worked in the electrical engineering industry and those who are interested in the solar energy industry and in climate change and renewable energy
Language of Instruction: Cantonese
Age limit: 16 years old or above
Fee: This course is free of charge. Participants are required to pay a deposit of HK$100. The deposit will be returned to the participants who attended all 3 sessions at the end of session 3.
Enquiry: gigi.lam@ccinnolab.org / 3953 4577
The course consists of 3 sessions. Students who attend all 3 sessions will receive a certificate of attendance.
Date︰
Session 1: Energy and Climate Change
Date: November 30, 2022 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Format: Online (Zoom) -- After successful registration, you will receive a Zoom Meeting login link by email.
Session 2: Renewable Energy (Solar Energy) and Its Applications
Date: December 7, 2022 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Format: Online (Zoom) -- After successful registration, you will receive a Zoom Meeting login link by email.
Session 3: The Structure, Construction and Management of Solar PV System
Date: December 10, 2022 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Format: physical class
Venue: Community Green Academy- 6/F, Millennium Trade Centre, 56 Kwai Cheong Rd, Kwai Chung
Instructors:
Mr Ringo Mak (Programme Advisor of CCIL, Co-Founder of 350HK)
Ringo Mak is the Co-Founder and Director of APAC SEP, and also the Co-Founder of 350HK. He is also the Chairman of Climate Environment Committee of TOYPA (The Outstanding Young Persons' Association); Hon Treasurer of Golden Age Foundation; Executive Committee Member of Design Council of Hong Kong, and; Advisory Member of Hong Kong Design Institute; Director of Leap Community. He advises on a number of social enterprises such as: Urban Spring, Food Grace, and Zunosaki.
Prof Andrew Mak (Board Chairman of CCIL, Professor of Engineering Practice at the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology)
Prof Andrew Mak has over 30 years of full-time industrial experience – working as the Business Technology Management Director, and senior manager in Process Engineering, Business Development and Capital Project Venture for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. in Asia. Prior to that, he worked for BHR Group Ltd in the UK and DuPont in the US and Singapore. His research interests cover multiphase fluid flow and mixing; process and equipment design; energy and environmental systems; product engineering and commercialization. Andrew has a Bachelor of Law from Peking University, a Master and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds and University College of London; and an MBA from the Open University of HK. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Mr Ken Tai (Programme Manager of CCIL, solar energy engineer)
A Graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Mr Ken Tai is an experienced Solar System Engineer. He was responsible for projects including Drainage Service Department, Lo Wu Correctional Institution, and Government's 1st model project which was awarded the 2013 Greenest School on Earth recognition.