Presentation of Letter of Conditional Approval from Phua Kok Keong, Chief Executive of Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) (3rd from right) to Tham Chee Aun, Group CEO of Ditrolic Energy (3rd from left). (Photo: Ditrolic Energy)
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia. If the two projects proceed as planned, they are expected to begin commercial operations in 2029 and supply a combined 900 MW of renewable power to Singapore.
Unlock the full article to explore three key takeaways:
- Singapore approved two Malaysia solar import projects — from Sembcorp and Southern Solar Alliance － worth 900MW combined.
- Both projects target 2029 commercial operations; Southern Solar Alliance already has buyer interest for nearly 90% of its supply.
- Singapore has now granted conditional approval or conditional licences to 13 electricity import projects, sourced from five countries.
