Solar panels and windmills among features intended to help offset energy use
A district park in Wong Tai Sin will become Hong Kong's first zero-carbon project through an expanded use of solar panels, windmills and enhanced greening.
The 230 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year generated by the electricity in the park will be offset through renewable energy installations and carbon sinks.
Architects designing the pioneer park said it was the first attempt in the city to set a carbon-neutral target for a development project and believed it would set a trend for future park designs.
The project will be the focus of discussion at tomorrow's launching ceremony of the Zero-Carbon Alliance under the Professional Green Building Council, which aims to promote climate-friendly practices among architects.
The 10-hectare park in Po Kong Village Road, surrounded by a school village in Wong Tai Sin, will feature two football pitches, a 1,000-seat stadium, a 2km-long cycling track and a BMX bike performance area.
