홍콩한타임즈
홍콩 정부, 2033년 이후 전력 시장 전면 개편 추진…
저렴하고 깨끗한 에너지 확보 목적
홍콩 정부가 양대 전력회사와의 관제협정(Scheme of Control Agreements)이 만료되는 2033년을 앞두고, 전력 공급의 안정성과 첨단 디지털 인프라를 위한 경쟁력 있는 요금을 확보하기 위해 전력 시장을 전면 재검토하기로 했다.
체친완(Tse Chin-wan) 환경생태국 국장은 라디오 프로그램에 출연해 CLP 파워(CLP Power) 및 HK 일렉트릭(HK Electric)과의 현행 관제협정을 재검토할 계획이라고 밝혔다.
체 국장은 데이터 센터 및 첨단 연산 시설 등 고전력 소비 산업의 급증하는 수요에 대응하기 위해 2033년 이후의 전력 구조 개편이 필수적이라며, 당국이 신중하고 종합적인 평가를 진행할 것이라고 강조했다.
Market Review Ahead of Agreement Expirations:
The Hong Kong SAR Government announced plans to perform a thorough review of the city's electricity market ahead of the expiration of regulatory Scheme of Control Agreements with the two power suppliers—CLP Power and HK Electric—in 2033.
Securing Competitive Power for Digital Infrastructure:
Speaking on a radio program, Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan highlighted that re-evaluating the post-2033 power structure is essential to meet surging demand from high-energy industries, including data centers and advanced computing facilities.
Strategic Objectives:
Authorities will carry out a cautious and comprehensive assessment aiming to guarantee higher supply stability, long-term tariff competitiveness, and a smoother transition to low-carbon energy sources.
Market Review Ahead of Agreement Expirations:
The Hong Kong SAR Government announced plans to perform a thorough review of the city's electricity market ahead of the expiration of regulatory Scheme of Control Agreements with the two power suppliers—CLP Power and HK Electric—in 2033.
Securing Competitive Power for Digital Infrastructure:
Speaking on a radio program, Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan highlighted that re-evaluating the post-2033 power structure is essential to meet surging demand from high-energy industries, including data centers and advanced computing facilities.
Strategic Objectives:
Authorities will carry out a cautious and comprehensive assessment aiming to guarantee higher supply stability, long-term tariff competitiveness, and a smoother transition to low-carbon energy sources.
