Australian-founded smart building technology company ClearVue (ASX:CPV) has opened its new Hong Kong office and showroom, signalling its confidence in the growing Asian market for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology.
The offi ce opened on Wednesday 4 November and is located at Units 903A and 904A, Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. The offi ce establishes a dedicated hub for ClearVue’s operations in Asia, supporting its expanding regional project pipeline and strengthening relationships with developers, building owners and industry partners.
ClearVue CEO Doug Hunt said the opening demonstrated the company’s confidence in the opportunities emerging across Asia.
“Hong Kong is an important market for ClearVue, and establishing a permanent presence here marks an exciting step in our international growth,” Hunt said.
“In addition to extensive new development opportunities across the region, there’s also a signifi cant amount of ageing building stock presenting an enormous opportunity to improve building energy performance through our products and services. ”
“Having a dedicated team on the ground allows us to work more closely with local developers and industry partners.”
The company’s first office outside its headquarters in Perth, Australia, the opening builds on ClearVue’s existing activity in Asia, including its collaboration with Chinese glass manufacturer LandGlass on next-generation insulating photovoltaic glazing. The jointly developed technology is currently undergoing measurement and verification testing at a hotel in Macau assessing its electricity generation and thermal performance in a real-world building environment
Beyond Asia, the company’s growing international portfolio includes Canva’s new Sydney headquarters, where it is engaged to supply and install solar skylights, balustrades and rooftop solar, alongside the World Bank’s new administration building in Nigeria, where 96 solar skylights have been installed. ClearVue is also supplying solar cladding for the Rio Business Centre redevelopment in Cyprus, supported by a growing network of manufacturing, façade and consulting partners across Qatar, the UAE and India.
The Hong Kong office will be supported by three locally based staff, led by Business Development Manager Edward Hui, who brings over 30 years of experience across solar energy, capital markets and cross-border operations. He is joined by Research & Development Engineer Stanley Chan and Associate Project Engineer Jane Yu, bringing expertise across advanced product development, sustainable building design and engineering. The Hong Kong appointments add to ClearVue’s broader international team, with staff based across North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia, supporting the company’s growing global operations.
Hong Kong-based ClearVue Non-Executive Director Andrew Lau brings further local market knowledge through his ESG advisory work at Colliers, where he advises property investors and building owners on asset performance and climate-related risks. His experience spans engineering, sustainability, energy performance contracting and green finance.
“Building owners need to understand how an investment in energy performance will contribute to the long-term value of their assets,” Lau said.
“That means considering the technology, the financial case and how improvements can be funded. Our Hong Kong presence creates more opportunities to have those conversations directly with owners and their advisers.”
The new showroom will incorporate ClearVue’s BIPV technology throughout its fit-out, providing visitors with a firsthand demonstration of its applications.