Aerial Photos from Lands Department Describe and explain the locational advantages of the power station. Locational characteristics Reasons Is it located near the Easier import of fuel by cheap sea transport. coast? Need water for cooling. Yes Is it sheltered by hills? The impact caused by adverse weather Yes condition is reduced. Is it near the residential High risk of fire explosion. areas? No Air pollution is serious. Table 4 shows the capacity of the Lamma Power Station. Table 4 Capacity of the Lamma Power Station in 2013 Number of Capacity of each Total units unit (MW) capacity (MW) Coal-fired Generating 3 250 750 units 5 350 1750 Oil-fired Generating 4 125 500 Units 1 55 55 Gas-fired Combined-cycle 1 335 335 Generating Units 1 345 345 Solar Power System 1 Lamma Winds 0.8 Total 3736.8 Source: HK Electric What energy source (Hint: a type of fuels) is mainly used in the electricity generation? What do they include? Are they renewable? Fossil fuel is mainly used. It includes coal, petrol and natural gas. They are
Aerial Photos from Lands Department Describe and explain the locational advantages of the power station. Locational characteristics Reasons Is it located near the coast? Yes Easier import of fuel by cheap sea transport. Need water for cooling. Is it sheltered by hills? Yes The impact caused by adverse weather condition is reduced. Is it near the residential areas? No High risk of fire explosion. Air pollution is serious. Table 4 shows the capacity of the Lamma Power Station. Table 4 Capacity of the Lamma Power Station in 2013 Number of units Capacity of each unit (MW) Total capacity (MW) Coal-fired Generating units 3 250 750 5 350 1750 Oil-fired Generating Units 4 125 500 1 55 55 Gas-fired Combined-cycle Generating Units 1 335 335 1 345 345 Solar Power System 1 Lamma Winds 0.8 Total 3736.8 Source: HK Electric What energy source (Hint: a type of fuels) is mainly used in the electricity generation? What do they include? Are they renewable? Fossil fuel is mainly used. It includes coal, petrol and natural gas. They are