Energy Theatre
Building A Smarter eMobility Ecosystem: Charging, Energy Storage and Circularity in Action
10 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 15:25 – 16:15
Hong Kong is accelerating its transition towards sustainable transportation, with electric mobility emerging as a key pillar in achieving the city’s long-term decarbonisation goals. As EV adoption continues to grow across private vehicles, commercial fleets, and public transport, building a smarter and more resilient, and integrated eMobility ecosystem has become increasingly important.
Achieving large-scale transport electrification requires more than vehicle adoption alone. It relies on a broader ecosystem that includes reliable charging infrastructure, intelligent energy management, energy storage systems, digital technologies, and sustainable battery lifecycle solutions. Together, these solutions can help optimise charging demand management, enhance supply resilience, improve user experience, and maximise the sustainability benefits of eMobility.
This session will explore the latest innovations, emerging technologies and market developments shaping the future of eMobility in Hong Kong. Through practical case studies and industry perspectives, panelists will discuss how cross-sector collaboration as well as technological advancements can address infrastructure challenges, support growing energy demands, and unlock new opportunities for eMobility.
The discussion will also discuss the flexibility of energy storage, smart charging solutions, second-life batteries applications, and battery recycling in supporting a more efficient, resilient, and circular eMobility ecosystem.
Session Learnings:
- Understand the latest trends, innovations and market developments shaping Hong Kong’s eMobility ecosystem.
- Understand how smart charging, energy storage and energy management solutions can support the growing demand for transport electrification.
- Explore how digital technologies and data-driven insights can optimise charging operations and enhance energy management.
- Gain insights into how battery lifecycle management, second-life applications, and recycling solutions can support a more sustainable future.
Post-Event Actions:
- Assess and optimise EV charging infrastructure and energy management strategies
- Leverage data and digital technologies to enhance eMobility operations
- Develop a more circular battery management roadmap
Speakers
Moderator
Merlin Lao
Head – Policy and Research
Business Environment Council
Merlin Lao
Business Environment Council
Head – Policy and Research
Mr. Merlin Lao is the Head – Policy & Research at Building Environment Council Limited (BEC). He is leading a team to share clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector. He is keen on net-zero transition that not only looks at decarbonisation, but also a more equal and liveable built environment.
Mr. Lao is a programme management professional with 15 years of climate change and environment career experience across private, public and non-profit sectors in East Asia, with major exposure in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and South Korea. Prior to joining BEC, he was the senior programme manager at an international non-governmental organisation driving sustainable cities agenda in China, Japan, Mongolia and South Korea, covering topics of air quality, low-emission development, urban resilience, circular economy and nature-based solutions. He also led the environmental protection planning at the Macao Environmental Protection Bureau and worked in a technical consultancy dedicated in carbon accounting and management in his earlier career.
My Sustainability Goal for 2026:
Hoping to see deeper work for various business sectors to look into decarbonisation roadmaps, in connection with abatement curves, economic transition and opportunities.
Simon Lam
Director – eMobility
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Simon Lam
Director – eMobility
Ir Simon Lam
Director – eMobility
Simon has been working in CLP for almost 30 years. He had held key positions in CLP Engineering/CLPe Solutions and CLP Power, with sound experience in project and contract management, customer services, developing new business areas and formulating marketing strategies. In his current role, he leads the eMobility strategies to accelerate the electrification of commercial vehicle and marine vessel in Hong Kong. He has the mission of leveraging technical knowhow, commercial experience and networking to facilitate eMobility infrastructure development and orchestration of various stakeholders to achieve zero carbon transportation target.
Speaking at 2026 sessions:
Day 1
Building A Smarter eMobility Ecosystem: Charging, Energy Storage and Circularity in ActionWith thanks to
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) is the Hong Kong utility subsidiary wholly owned by CLP Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia. CLP Power operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business in Hong Kong and provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to more than six million people in its supply area.
Our sustainability goals for 2026:
CLP Power is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s climate action. Guided by the Climate Vision 2050, the company is advancing decarbonisation by progressively phasing out coal, investing in non-carbon energy infrastructure and supporting the Hong Kong Government’s target of increasing the share of zero-carbon energy in the fuel mix to around 60-70% by 2035.
To accelerate decarbonisation while maintaining its world-class supply reliability of 99.999% at an affordable price, CLP Power takes a multipronged approach. This includes helping customers enhance energy efficiency and accelerate electrification, strengthening regional cooperation on zero-carbon energy resources. It is also investing in innovation, smart energy solutions and grid enhancement to support Hong Kong’s long-term energy transition.
Solutions Showcase:
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Transport/Mobility
Legal Name: CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: eMobility@clp.com.hk
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2678 1605
General Business Address: 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
