The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has granted Conditional Approvals to Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd and Southern Solar Alliance Pte Ltd to import a total of 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore. The electricity will be generated from solar and battery energy storage systems located in Johor, with commercial operations expected to commence around 2029.
Sembcorp Utilities has been approved for a proposed capacity of 300 MW, whilst Southern Solar Alliance, a subsidiary of Malaysian developer Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd, has been approved for 600 MW. Both companies must secure necessary approvals, finalise power purchase agreements, and achieve various project milestones to reach financial close.
This development is part of a broader strategy to enhance bilateral energy cooperation between Singapore and Malaysia. It follows previous approvals for importing 1GW of low-carbon electricity from Sarawak and a Joint Development Agreement involving Singapore Energy Interconnections, SP Group, and Tenaga Nasional Berhad for a potential 2GW interconnection.
The initiative aligns with Singapore’s efforts to decarbonise its power sector, which contributes to 40% of the nation’s carbon emissions. EMA has already granted Conditional Approvals and Licences to 13 electricity import projects from countries including Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The authority continues to seek credible proposals that support the decarbonisation agenda.
