Can Macao increase solar energy?

The Macao government also sees an opportunity to increase solar energy. To encourage the installation of PV systems, officials passed a set of safety and installation regulations in 2015.

Is Macau a good place to invest in solar energy?

Song and colleagues have no doubts: “Macau has some of the richest solar resources in the world” (with average annual sunlight time exceeding 1000 h, providing about 5000 MJ/m 2 ). “Clearly, Macau has a tremendous potential for developing solar energy, especially a grid-connected photovoltaic system.

Does Macao have a photovoltaic energy contract?

The regulations require investors to enter into a 20-year contract for the purchase of photovoltaic energy with Macao’s sole energy service provider, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM). Essentially CEM will purchase the electricity produced to ensure investors profit within a reasonable period.

Does offshore wind energy make sense in Macau?

“In our view, as external observers, offshore wind energy in Macau’s territorial waters makes sense, as does the development of distributed generation of photovoltaic energy. Macau has a lot of sun and many roofs. There is a potential to develop this vector in the medium-to-long term.”

Will the Taipa-Macao natural gas pipeline be operational in 2022?

To increase the use of natural gas, Nam Kwong Natural Gas Company Limited, a major supplier of energy products in Macao, completed the construction of the Taipa-Macao underwater natural gas pipeline in March. The company predicts the pipe will be operational in mid-2022.