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

How can Singapore achieve a higher rate of PV panel installation?

Firstly, Singapore seeks to attain a higher rate of PV panel installation. This requires creativity in tackling competing demands for land usage. On this front, Singapore has risen to the occasion by deploying PV panels in reservoirs, on rooftops, and at temporarily vacant plots of land.

Will Singapore be able to transition away from natural gas?

The 94.3 per cent figure is a far cry from Singapore’s goal of decreasing natural gas reliance to just over 50 per cent by 2035.⁵ It also means that Singapore has a lot to do before it can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050.⁶ Yet, transitioning away from natural gas will be challenging.