The American based company, DuPont is increasing its solar energy developments in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, with a boost of US$160 million. DuPont are in talks with Hong Kong companies that will bring solar power projects to the city. In Shenzhen, DuPont aims to replace the glass walls of several buildings with thin film solar cells. The future market [...]

The first of four solar powered ferries will begin operation in Hong Kong around November 2009. The ferries have been ordered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club will operate on the route from Sai Kung to Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course. The ferries will be able to operate on 100% solar energy on sunny days with liquid petroleum gas [...]