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Our Energy Story

Overview

Discover how the Singapore Energy Story sets the vision towards a net-zero energy future.

Energy Supply

Gain insights into the four switches that power Singapore’s economy and our daily lives.

Energy Demand

Discover ways to enhance energy efficiency and lower your carbon footprint.

Energy Grid

Explore how EMA ensures a reliable and secure energy supply for everyone.

Energy Market Landscape

Learn about the intricacies of Singapore’s energy market structure and operations.

Consumer Information

Electricity

Get tips on buying electricity and protecting your family from electrical hazards.

Gas

Learn about purchasing gas and safeguarding your family against gas hazards.

Solar

Access information on installing solar panels at your home and selling excess electricity to the national grid.

Regulations & Licences

Regulations

Stay up-to-date with the latest regulations, policies and frameworks governing the energy sector.

Licences

Learn about the licences that EMA issues to different stakeholders in the energy sector.

Regulatory Publications

Read about the Codes of Practice and Circulars that EMA publishes to regulate the energy sector.

Partnerships

Calls for Proposal

Collaborate with EMA in co-creating innovative solutions for the energy sector.

Consultations

Give your comments and feedback on EMA’s policies and regulations.

R&D Engagements

Discover how EMA works with stakeholders to catalyse new and innovative digital technologies.

Talent Development

Learn about EMA’s efforts in nurturing talent and cultivate interest in the energy sector.

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Solar Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to install solar photovoltaic system, and understand how you will be paid for selling the excess electricity to the grid.

Steps to Installing Solar Photovoltaic System

Step 1: Physically installing the solar photovoltaic (PV) system

Consumers who want to install a solar PV system should engage a Qualified Person to ensure it is installed correctly and meets all the regulations.

  • A Qualified Person is someone who is registered as an Architect with the Board of Architects or a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers Board. He must also have a valid practising certificate from the respective board.

  • The Qualified Person may need to get approval from different government authorities depending on what the consumer needs. For example, they may need approval from BCA for structural safety, the Urban Redevelopment Agency for planning permission, SCDF for fire safety and CAAS for aviation zones for the solar PV installation.

To learn more about the relevant solar regulations and licences required, visit GoBusiness Licensing portal and search for "solar".

You can also read this advisory note by BCA and URA on best practices for installing solar panels on building rooftops.

Step 2: Commissioning and turning on the solar PV system

Once the solar PV system is installed, you should engage a Licensed Electrical Worker to turn on the solar PV system. The Licensed Electrical Worker will handle tasks such as applying for the necessary electrical licences and assessing the electrical connection requirements.

If the solar PV system has a capacity of 1MWac and above, you may also have to apply for a generation licence and register with the Energy Market Company.

Visit SP Group website for more information on the installation and connection requirements.

Step 3: Selling back excess solar-generated electricity

If you wish to sell any excess solar-generated electricity to the grid, you may choose one of the following options:

  • [Recommended] Register with SP Services under the Simplified Credit Treatment (SCT) or Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme (ECIS). To do this, the consumer should ask the Licensed Electrical Worker to submit the necessary applications to SP Services

  • Directly register with the Energy Market Company as a Market Participant

  • Appoint another Market Participant. However, this option is not applicable if you are a residential consumer.

Payment Schemes

Below are the payment schemes available for different types of consumers.

Simplified Credit Treatment Scheme (SCT)

  • EMA has made it easier for non-contestable consumers to directly register with SP Services.

  • Non-contestable consumers that sell excess energy to the market will be paid at the prevailing tariff minus grid charges.

Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme (ECIS)

  • This scheme aims to simplify the registration process for contestable consumers with SP Services, thus reducing regulatory barriers and administrative matters.

  • Under this scheme, contestable consumers that sell any excess energy to the market will receive payment based on the prevailing half-hourly wholesale electricity prices.

Register as a Market Participant (Non-Exporting)

  • Under this Intermittency Generation Sources Non-Exporting category of Market Participant, consumers need not provide credit support or submit generation meter readings to the Energy Market Company. This means they will not be paid for injecting any excess solar-generated electricity to the grid.

  • These consumers are required to pay the Energy Market Company an estimated fixed charge on the IGS capacity every six months, which is based on a standardised IGS Generation Profile for all consumers.

Selling Excess Solar-Generated Electricity

Non-contestable consumers with less than 1MWac of embedded solar capacity

If you have less than 1MWac of embedded solar capacity and are a non-contestable consumer, you need to register with SP Services under the Simplified Credit Treatment Scheme to sell your excess solar-generated electricity.

Here is what you need to do to register with SP Services:

  • Submit the completed form through SP Services’ e-Business portal directly or you’re your appointed Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) submit on your behalf. Alternatively, you can send the hardcopy application form by mail to SP Group at the following address: 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277.

  • You will receive your payment via their monthly electricity bill. If you wish to receive the payment via GIRO, download this form and submit it with the Net Export Rebate application form.

Please email install@spgroup.com.sg if you have further enquiries.

Contestable consumers with less than 10MWac of embedded solar capacity

If you have less than 10MWac embedded solar capacity and are a contestable consumer, you need to register with SP Services under the Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme to sell your excess solar generated electricity.

Here is what you need to do to register with SP Services:

  • Submit the completed form through SP Services’ e-Business portal directly or you’re your appointed Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) submit on your behalf. Alternatively, you can send the hardcopy application form by mail to SP Group at the following address: 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277.

  • You will receive your payment via their monthly electricity bill. If you wish to receive the payment via GIRO, download this form and submit it with the Net Export Rebate application form.

For further enquiries, please email install@spgroup.com.sg.

Contestable consumers with more than 10MWac of embedded solar capacity

If you have 10MWac or more embedded solar capacity and are a contestable consumer, you can register directly with the Energy Market Company to sell your excess solar generated electricity. You will also need to register as a Generation Facility with the Energy Market Company.

You can visit the Energy Market Company website for more information.