Singapore unveils solar initiatives to support 4 GWp target by 2035

Plans include a solar roadmap refresh and a one-stop digital portal.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is stepping up efforts to unlock more opportunities for solar deployment as Singapore targets 4 gigawatt-peak of solar by 2035.

EMA will collaborate with the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore to refresh the country’s solar photovoltaic roadmap.

Building on the version last updated in 2020, the roadmap will assess solar deployment opportunities across diverse types of surfaces and support maximising solar deployment over the medium to long term.

EMA will also work with the Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University to study and map the capacity of local electricity networks to accommodate more solar in landed residential estates.

The research collaboration will help it better understand grid conditions, anticipate future needs, and plan to ensure that the grid can keep pace with growing solar adoption, the authority said.

Meanwhile, EMA inked a memorandum of understanding with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore to explore the development of a one-stop digital portal for solar adoption for private residential landed properties.

The platform is designed to guide homeowners to explore solar options, find installers, and arrange group purchases.

“With Singapore’s land constraints, we need to make the most of every opportunity to harness solar energy,” said Puah Kok Keong, EMA chief executive.

“Strong partnerships will be key to unlocking more opportunities for solar, making adoption easier, and ensuring that our grid is ready to support its growth,” he added.