EMA To Trial Electricity Imports

26 Oct 2020

       The Energy Market Authority (EMA) will be embarking on a two-year trial for electricity imports from Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore.

2       To meet our climate change commitments, there is a need to change the way Singapore produces and uses energy. Tapping on regional power grids for cleaner energy resources is one strategy to further diversify Singapore’s energy supply.

3       The trial aims to assess and refine the technical and regulatory frameworks for importing electricity into Singapore. This would help to facilitate larger-scale imports from the region in future.

4       EMA plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) by March 2021 for 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity imports. This will make up about 1.5% of Singapore’s peak electricity demand. Under this RFP, electricity imports could begin as early as end-2021, via the existing electricity interconnector between Singapore and Malaysia.

5       One importer will be selected through an open and competitive selection process. Potential importers will have to demonstrate their supply reliability, credibility and track record, ability to secure demand from Singapore consumers, and manage the carbon output of generation supply. Interested parties can contact EMA at Regional_Grids@ema.gov.sg for more details.

6       Regional power grids are one of the four switches for power supply in Singapore’s Energy Story, towards a more reliable, affordable and cleaner energy future. (Refer to ANNEX A for more information on Singapore’s Energy Story.)

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