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No. 90, Hang Ha Po, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po
2022-8-25
Rooftop of the main building
~ 142 m2 (1528.5 sq. ft.)
Flat roof
71pcs
Flexible solar panels
24.2 kWp
14,646 kWh (Sufficient to supply power for 36 households each month)
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP), formerly known as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, was established in Hong Kong in 1961 and is a licensed member of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. We have unique international principles, which cultivate young people with perseverance and the spirit of self-challenge. Through different leisure activities and voluntary services, young people can be well-equipped in society, discover their hidden abilities and achieve both physical achievement and mental satisfaction.
AYP owns two training camps- The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp and The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Expeditions Centre.
Located in Hang Ha Po, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp provides young people with a learning venue integrating digital technology, creative culture and innovative sports. The campsite breaks traditional stereotypes by merging new energy-saving and environmental protection elements. Redevelopment in 2020 marks an important milestone. New technologies are incorporated to various training programs like augmented reality (AR) sports and emerging sports like HADO AR Dodgeball and AR Climbing.
The campsite has achieved the Silver Rating of Final Assessment under the BEAM Plus and CLP Smart Energy Award 2020 – Smart Technology Grand Award for its conservation of materials and energy in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of the building.
We have installed 71 solar panels for the camp, with a system capacity of 24.2 kWp. Its power generation in the first year was 14,646 kWh.
Information Source: AYP Jockey Club Expeditions Centre
Flexible solar panels are used for this solar PV system. They are lighter and thinner than traditional solar panels so they won’t add too much weight to the roof. The solar panels were installed on the roof and rooftop of the main building: some on the roof beside the Adventure Park, some on the roof beside the BBQ Court, and some inside the tables at the BBQ Court.
There are 17 “Solar tables” at the BBQ Court. The solar panels are placed inside the interlayer of the tables, with a glass cover on top. The solar panels convert sunlight into power which is fed into the electricity grid in the day. At night, the tables can be used to place BBQ food.
A solar-powered CCTVs is installed on the roof, the panel is equipped with a battery storage to ensure the CCTVs is in operation even at night or when the sky is cloudy.
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