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.

What is Singapore's climate strategy?

Central to Singapore’s climate strategy is its capacity to engage key stakeholders in co-creating and co-delivering solutions, raising awareness, and fostering innovation and collaboration to tackle climate change.

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 solar photovoltaic a viable option for Singapore?

With renewable energy options such as wind, hydro, nuclear and biomass ruled out, solar photovoltaic (PV) is the most viable option for Singapore, despite limited land for large-scale farms, and challenges such as frequent cloud cover.

What are the challenges to solar energy in Singapore?

However, we face challenges to the use of solar energy in Singapore. We have limited available land for the large scale deployment of solar panels. In addition, the presence of high cloud cover across Singapore and urban shading poses challenges such as intermittency.

What makes Singapore a climate-tech hub?

“Singapore has established itself as a hub for the rapid development, testing, and deployment of climate-tech solutions, bolstered by robust public-private partnerships and extensive cross-industry collaboration. It’s this kind of multi-stakeholder cooperation that’s pivotal in accelerating climate action.”