LEE Energy Systems Team visits HKUST

Prof. Joey Ocon, Asst. Prof. Michael Castro, and Mr. Ovid Tubalinal attended energy systems research collaboration meetings and workshops at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong SAR. The team from LEE was hosted by Asst. Prof. Laurence Delina from the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR).

Prof. Ocon shared a brief introduction of LEE and the energy systems studies being conducted in LEE to graduate students of HKUST-ENVR who were participative with questions on the topics presented such as the effect of incorporating storm hardening measures and insurance into hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES), the transition pathways to 100% renewable in Philippine off-grid islands, and the evaluation of green hydrogen potential in the Philippines.

The remaining days were spent in preparation for two meetings with HKUST faculty regarding cooling (and heating) demands of cities to explore future research collaboration. The productive meetings resulted in planning for funding acquisition and conceptualization of a collaborative research project.