Singapore off-grid energy storage power station

Does Singapore have a resilient energy grid?

The Singapore government has implemented a good number of initiatives to ensure the resilience of the energy grid, including the use of energy storage systems (“ESS”).

Does Singapore have a reliable electricity grid?

Although Singapore has one of the most reliable electricity grids in the world, However, as Singapore looks to renewable energy and power imports to transition to a low-carbon energy system, and moves towards the electrification of its transport system, it is increasingly vital to ensure that its grid infrastructure remains stable and resilient.

Why is Singapore deploying energy storage systems?

Singapore has been deploying energy storage systems (ESS) to enhance power grid stability in support of greater sustainability. Situated just one degree north of the equator, Singapore enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year. It is no wonder that solar is the most promising domestic renewable energy source for Singapore.

What is Singapore's first utility-scale energy storage system?

Singapore’s First Utility-scale Energy Storage System Through a partnership between EMA and SP Group, Singapore deployed its first utility-scale ESS at a substation in Oct 2020. It has a capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW)/2.4 megawatt-hour (MWh), which is equivalent to powering more than 200 four-room HDB households a day.

Why is Singapore deploying a floating energy storage system?

On the storage system’s deployment, Ngiam Shih Chun, chief executive of EMA, said: “Given Singapore’s limited land area, we need innovative solutions for our energy infrastructure such as Seatrium’s floating solution for energy storage. I thank our industry partners for their commitment in developing sustainable energy solutions.”

When will Southeast Asia's largest energy storage system be up?

The Republic will achieve its target of having “giant batteries” to store at least 200MW of energy three years early, when Southeast Asia’s largest energy storage system on Jurong Island is up and running by November.