Virtual Reality: Electric Wind Turbine
Hong Kong has long been enjoying the most reliable electricity supplies at a competitive price in the world. As a responsible global citizen, Hong Kong has signed up the Paris agreement to join the international cooperation on climate change mitigation. Hong Kong SAR Government has set an ambitious carbon intensity reduction target of 50%-60% by 2020 and further reduction of 65%-70% by 2030 using 2005 as the base. As part of the effort in meeting the ambitious target, the Hong Kong SAR Government has been actively promoting the use of cleaner fuel and renewable energy in power generation to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gas.
Wind power, which is a clean and renewable energy for electricity generation, can help mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases and slow down climate change. According to the Governments Sustainable Development Strategy, Hong Kong would be to aim for between 1% and 2% of Hong Kong’s total electricity supply. Lamma Winds, the first commercial-scale wind turbine, in Tai Ling on Lamma Island built by HK Electric is the response to support the development and application of renewable energy in Hong Kong.
This virtual tour will first take you to Lamma Wind power station and it is the first virtual tour in Hong Kong to disclose the interior of the wind turbine. In this VR tour, we can take a closer look at some of the main components of a wind turbine, such as the main shaft (low-speed shaft), the power train, the gearbox as well as the high-speed shaft. This can give you to a better understanding on how a commercial wind turbine can convert wind energy into electricity.
Don’t miss this precious opportunity to learn more about Lamma Winds. Click here to view VR Electric Wind Turbine.
We would like to thank HK Electric for granting the access to Lamma Wind Power Station on Lamma Island contributing their time and knowledge to us for creating this virtual tour.
For any comments or collaborating opportunities in teaching and research development for the Electric Wind Turbine, please contact Dr. Luk: [email protected]
