SUNeVision Holdings Ltd, the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd, has partnered with Green Valley Landfill Limited (GVL) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) to unveil a transformative renewable energy initiative in Hong Kong. This collaboration highlights the trio’s shared commitment to fostering an environmentally friendly digital economy and aligns with Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050.
Under the new six-year agreement, SUNeVision will purchase CLP Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from CLP Power. Each unit of electricity in a REC will be generated by GVL’s solar farm, located at the South East New Territories (SENT) Landfill in Tseung Kwan O, which will directly offset a portion of the energy consumption at SUNeVision’s data centre campus. Set to begin operations in the first half of 2025, the solar farm is projected to produce approximately 12,00,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually. This green power production will help reduce carbon emissions by around 468 tonnes each year — equivalent to the CO2 absorption of nearly 20,000 trees.
Helen Lo, Director of Commercial at SUNeVision, underscored the significance of the project: “At SUNeVision, we embrace the sustainability ethos of our parent company Sun Hung Kai Properties. The collaboration with CLP Power and GVL represents a milestone in our journey towards operating with 100% clean energy by 2050. Through this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation in sustainable energy and our leadership in promoting a low-carbon society in Hong Kong.”
The environmental attributes of each REC will connect directly to SUNeVision’s energy usage across its data centres — including MEGA-i, MEGA IDC, and MEGA Gateway — which are all constructed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. In addition to purchasing RECs, SUNeVision has implemented eco-friendly practices throughout its operations, such as integrating renewable energy sources, installing solar panels, and applying iPaint radiative cooling paint on generator containers to reduce the carbon footprint of their facilities.
GVL, a joint venture of SHKP, Veolia, and CITIC Pacific, is dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions by transforming landfills into renewable power resources. Carl Lai, Project Manager at GVL, expressed optimism about the project’s potential impact: “With the invaluable support and collaboration of authorities, our partners, and our local engineering team, we are confident in the successful implementation of this project. At GVL, we see waste as a resource and envision landfills as future power plants, contributing to Hong Kong’s journey toward a low-carbon future.”
CLP Power’s Lena Low, Senior Director of Customer Success and Experience, emphasised the company’s dedication to enabling clean energy for businesses: “Purchasing CLP RECs is an effective way for our business customers to reduce carbon emissions. As of June 2024, we’ve sold around 320 GWh through CLP RECs, equating to a reduction of about 1,25,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. By working with SUNeVision, we’re supporting their clean energy goals and helping drive Hong Kong’s efforts to reduce emissions.”
This renewable energy project further demonstrates Hong Kong’s progress in the green transition and serves as a model for future sustainable business practices. As the city moves toward a low-carbon future, the combined efforts of SUNeVision, GVL, and CLP Power mark an important step in building a sustainable economy supported by clean energy solutions.
