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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.

Installed Capacity & Number of Installations

Grid-connected installed capacity grew significantly from 210 MWp in 2018 to 1,348 MWp as of 1H 2024.

Growth of Solar Capacity (MWp) and Installations

The private sector accounted for 65% (or 877 MWp) of the total installed capacity. Town councils and public housing common services accounted for 24% (or 327 MWp) of the total installed capacity.1 The remaining were from public service agencies and residential sector at 6% (or 85 MWp) and 5% (or 59 MWp) of the total installed capacity, respectively.

The growth in solar PV capacity was reflected in the number of installations in Singapore. As of the 1H 2024, there were a total of 9,763 solar PV installations in Singapore. Residential installations accounted for a high proportion of the installations at 41% (or 3,974), followed by town councils and public housing common services at 40% (or 3,945). The non-residential private sector accounted for 17% (or 1,611) of the total installations, while public service agencies constituted the remaining 2% (or 233).

1 Town councils and public housing common services refers to applicants who are from town councils and/or provides public housing-common services.

Growth of Solar Capacity and Installations by User Type

Note: Data for 2024 was as at 1H 2024.

Visit the EMA Statistics section for more recent statistics on installed capacity and number of grid-connected solar PV. 

Solar Installations by Planning Region

As of 1H 2024, the western region of Singapore had the highest solar PV capacity totalling 454 MWac (or 589 MWp) from 1,465 installations. This was 44% of the total installed capacity of 1,038 MWac (or 1,348 MWp). The western region also housed the majority of Singapore’s non-residential solar PV installations (1,397 installations or 24% of total non-residential panels).

Solar Installations by Planning Region
Solar PV Capacity in Singapore

Note: Data for 2024 was as at Jun-24.

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Data in this annual publication is accurate as of Sep 2024.

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