Recently, the CityUHK’s Distinguished Lecture cum School of Energy and Environment (SEE)’s 15th Anniversary Symposium on Global Sustainability and Energy Innovation was held, where His Excellency Mr Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute delivered a speech.
Mr. Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for the Environment and Ecology of Hong Kong, Mr. Michael Tien, member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and other political and business leaders also delivered speeches. This event gathered elites from all sectors to discuss global issues related to green innovation and sustainable development, while celebrating the 15 years of achievements by the College of Energy and Environment (SEE) at CityUHK.
As a technology startup originating from the College of Energy and Environment at CityUHK, i2Cool has deep-rooted connections with the institution. Our co-founder, Ir Prof. Edwin TSO, who is currently Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach), SEE, CityUHK, has long been dedicated to promoting the commercialization of research achievements. Meanwhile, Prof. Martin ZHU, CEO and co-founder of i2Cool, graduated with a PhD from the college and has grown into an entrepreneurial innovator, leading his team to bring electricity-free cooling technology from the college to a broader market.
Today, electricity-free cooling technology has become one of the successful examples of research commercialization from the college.
Former UN Secretary-General Calls for Collaborative Action
To Tackle the Climate Crisis
Mr. Ban Ki-moon Attends and Delivers a Speech,
Encouraging Collaboration Between Governments and the Business Community
At the event, His Excellency Ban Ki-moon delivered a speech, sharing his passion for international cooperation and sustainable development. He urged everyone to work together to address the climate crisis.
Hong Kong Government Collaborates with Innovation Enterprises
Promote the Widespread Application of Green Technologies
Mr. Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for the Environment and Ecology of Hong Kong, also gave a speech, stating that as an international city, Hong Kong is actively taking on global responsibilities for sustainable development and promoting the widespread application of green technologies.
The government has consistently been at the forefront of energy conservation, setting a goal to improve overall government energy efficiency by 6% before the 2024-25 fiscal year. As of the 2022-23 fiscal year, a 5.3% improvement has already been achieved. Currently, Hong Kong’s energy intensity has been reduced by more than 30%.
Recently, under the advocacy of the Hong Kong Environment and Ecology Bureau and the support of the Hong Kong Architectural Services Department, i2Cool's electricity-free cooling paint has been applied on a large scale to the rooftop of the Hong Kong Coliseum. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 150 tons annually.
Mr. Tse Chin-wan remarked that the electricity-free cooling technology developed by CityUHK has provided valuable assistance in addressing climate change and has made an important contribution to the city’s sustainable development. He looks forward to more innovative green technologies like electricity-free cooling emerging in the future.
15 Years of Exploration and Accumulation
Incubator of Green Technology Innovation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's First University College Focused on Energy and Environment
Over 1,000 Environmental Professionals Trained
The College of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) was established in 2009 as the first academic institution in Hong Kong to focus on the energy and environment sector, and one of the few such institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its founding, the College has been dedicated to advancing sustainable development in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region by addressing key issues such as energy supply, energy efficiency, emission reduction, and climate change.
Over the past 15 years, the College has not only trained more than 1,000 environmental professionals but also incubated several groundbreaking green technology solutions.
As an incubator and leader in green technology innovation, the College of Energy and Environment has consistently been at the forefront of sustainable development. It has driven the commercialization of various technologies and injected continuous momentum into Hong Kong's innovation and technology ecosystem. Additionally, our Co-founder Edwin Chi-Yan TSO, Associate Dean (Internationalization and Outreach) and Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment, received the SEE Excellent Innovation Award 2024 at the SEE 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
From the College to the World
The Starting Point of Electricity-Free Cooling Technology
The electricity-free cooling technology is one of the successful cases where research outcomes from the College of Energy and Environment at CityUHK have transitioned from the laboratory to the market. After seven years of dedicated research, and with the support of the CityU HK Tech 300 Program, i2Cool was founded.
Today, electricity-free cooling technology has been widely applied in various fields. It has huge potential in areas such as building energy efficiency, industrial energy efficiency upgrades, and enhancing personal heat protection. It provides innovative green solutions across industries, offering efficient solutions for tackling high-temperature challenges and improving global energy efficiency.
Recently, i2Cool has won several prestigious awards for the remarkable environmental benefits and social value of its electricity-free cooling technology.
2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
Silver Award for our Electricity-Free Cooling Technology at the Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards (HKGIA), part of the 2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE). Hosted by the Environmental Campaign Committee of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the HKAEE is renowned as the city’s "Oscars of Environmental Protection." This recognition underscores our commitment to providing sustainable solutions that address critical environmental challenges.
4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions in Hong Kong
Gold Medal at the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions in Hong Kong for our Radiative Cooling Ceramics, featured in Science. Organized by the Hong Kong Exporters' Association and Palexpo, this event is a premier platform for showcasing Asia’s most advanced technologies. This is the second time i2Cool has earned the Gold Medal at this exhibition, highlighting our ongoing creativity and dedication to advancing science and technology for the greater good.
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