Is solar energy a good option for green energy in Singapore?

Situated near the equator, Singapore enjoys sunlight all year round. This makes solar energy a promising option for green energy. Furthermore, less land is needed to harness solar energy vis-à-vis other forms of green energy.

Can Singapore produce more solar energy?

Nestled near the equator, we in Singapore know that there is plentiful sunlight all year round. This makes solar energy one of the most promising domestic renewable energy options here. It is no wonder that we are also one of the world’s most solar dense cities today. But does our hot weather mean we can produce more solar energy?

What is Singapore's solar energy strategy?

Singapore’s goal is to achieve 2 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of installed solar capacity by 2030. This is equivalent to meeting the annual electricity needs of around 350,000 households.¹⁶ There are two prongs to Singapore’s solar energy strategy: facilitating the deployment of PV systems and overcoming solar energy intermittency. 1. PV System Deployment

Is Singapore a good place to install solar power?

Singapore’s solar deployment has grown significantly over the years, from 0.4 MWp in 2008 to around 1 GWp as of the second quarter of 2023. As costs of solar installations continue to decline over time, solar power has become increasingly cost-efficient compared to purchasing electricity from the grid.

Will Singapore import low-carbon electricity by 2035?

Including other cross-border energy import agreements inked with Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam, Singapore could potentially be importing up to 5.6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035. However, most of them are still only given conditional approvals.

Will Singapore import clean electricity by 2035?

Singapore has already signed agreements with Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam to import some 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of clean electricity by 2035 – which is close to half of the 13 GW of Singapore’s generation capacity in 2023.