Sembcorp Industries has announced two major clean energy initiatives on Jurong Island, Singapore. The projects include the expansion of the country’s largest utility-scale energy storage system and the launch of the Sembcorp Jurong Island Solar Farm. These developments aim to enhance Singapore’s renewable energy capabilities in line with the Green Plan 2030.
The energy storage system has been upgraded from 285MWh to 326MWh through a pioneering vertical expansion, allowing increased capacity without additional land use. This innovative approach marks the first such expansion of an operational energy storage system in Singapore. Sembcorp plans to explore further battery stacking opportunities across the island, reinforcing its leadership in advanced energy storage solutions. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) will collaborate with Sembcorp to assess the system’s ability to provide inertia, crucial for maintaining grid stability.
The solar farm, with an installed capacity of 118MWp, is the largest ground-mounted solar project in Singapore. It spans six vacant industrial land parcels and generates enough energy to power approximately 33,200 four-room HDB flats annually. This project highlights Sembcorp’s capability to repurpose unused land for renewable energy, supporting the nation’s sustainability goals.
Koh Chiap Khiong, President and CEO of Gas and Related Services at Sembcorp, emphasised the company’s commitment to integrating and scaling clean energy technologies. “These initiatives demonstrate our ability to integrate and scale clean energy generation and storage technologies, reinforcing a resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem,” he stated.
These projects underscore Sembcorp’s role in advancing Singapore’s energy transition and its dedication to sustainable development.
