EMA seeks industry proposals to scale up energy storage

Submissions are due by 29 January 2027.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched a consultation paper, calling on the industry to propose technologies, business models, and projects for energy storage systems (ESS) that can be commercially deployed at scale.

The development comes as Singapore aims to triple its energy storage capacity from about 350 megawatt-hours to around 1 gigawatt-hour by 2030.

Electricity demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years, driven by new large loads such as semiconductors, data centres, and the electrification of the transport system, according to EMA.

The ESS can respond quickly to fluctuations in solar generation and other supply disruptions to help maintain the power system’s stability.

Electricity stored in ESS can also be released should there be high demand in some areas, reducing the strain on the electricity network.

Smaller ESS in homes, businesses, and electric vehicles could be coordinated to collectively support the country’s power system, including through arrangements known as virtual power plants.

“Singapore’s need for flexibility in the power system is growing,” said Puah Kok Keong, chief executive of EMA.

“We would like to partner [with] companies to turn promising ideas into commercially viable energy storage solutions that can be deployed at scale,” he added.

EMA said it will work with the industry and relevant agencies to improve access to energy market information and review existing rules.

It will also develop requirements for how ESS operate and enable them to be centrally controlled when needed, depending on their size and role in the power system.

The authority is also seeking industry interest in forming an industry-led energy storage workgroup to share experiences, develop practical solutions, and address common barriers to ESS deployment.

The consultation paper is available on the EMA website, and parties are invited to submit their views and proposals by 29 January 2027 to [email protected].

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