Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. has completed the installation of 1,300 square metres of solar panels on the roof of its SuperTerminal 1 facility in Hong Kong.

According to Hactl, the project was part of the company’s Green Terminal initiative, and features 518 panels with a peak power of 160kWp . This renewable energy will be fed into the power grid.

“This is a major step forward in Hactl’s Green Terminal project, and will make a significant contribution to our efforts to minimize our terminal’s environmental impact,” said Wilson Kwong [left in photo], chief executive of Hactl. “We believe that Hactl has once again set an example for others to follow, both in Hong Kong and elsewhere. Given the size and nature of buildings in the world of air cargo and logistics, the scope for similar installations is enormous; and there is a strong economic argument as well as an environmental one.”

The system was designed, installed and will be maintained by CLP Engineering Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CLP Holdings Limited.

“We are very pleased to work with Hactl on this project and our joint efforts aim at supporting the development of renewable energy in Hong Kong,” said Alex Keisser [right in photo], managing director of CLPE.