S’pore gives conditional nod to import solar power from Malaysia
This brings the number of electricity import projects granted with conditional approvals and licences to 13.
Singapore has given conditional approval for two companies to import 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Malaysia, with the aim of reducing its reliance on local power sources. The projects, which will be led by Sembcorp Utilities and Southern Solar Alliance, will utilize solar and battery energy storage systems in Johor, Malaysia.
The battery systems will store solar-generated electricity, potentially meeting the annual demand of 1.04 million four-room HDB households for electricity. This move brings the total number of approved electricity import projects to 13, with a combined capacity of 9.25 gigawatts (GW). Singapore aims to import 6GW of electricity by 2035, accounting for a third of its energy needs at that time.
In addition to the 900MW project, there is a proposed 300MW capacity for Sembcorp Utilities and a 600MW capacity for Southern Solar Alliance. Both projects, aiming for commercial operations by 2029, will require approval from relevant jurisdictions, securing financing, and completing project milestones. The projects will be supported by a large-scale floating solar photovoltaic system in Johor, with up to 4.3GWh of battery energy storage.
This move enhances the diversity of Singapore's clean energy imports, potentially positioning the city-state as a regional clean energy trading hub.
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