How will Enel X's VPP help Singapore's Energy Future?

As part of the nation’s movement towards greater sustainability, the government has come up with 4 Switches to guide Singapore's energy future. Enel X's VPP can protect the grid across two of the four areas of focus: Solar energy - as Singapore moves towards ~2 gigawatt-peak of solar energy by 2030, VPP resources are needed to balance the grid.

Can Singapore be plugged into a regional power grid?

Second, Singapore is exploring the potential of being plugged into a regional power grid, which will allow the country to further diversify its energy mix. Regional power grids require significantly more reserves to manage interconnection risks, which our VPP can provide.

How is Singapore meeting its energy needs?

While Singapore has limited renewable energy sources, we are meeting our needs by importing low-carbon electricity from neighbouring countries, with a goal to reach around 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, or one-third of our electricity supply. 5. We are exploring every option to decarbonise Singapore's energy supply.

How has Singapore's Energy story evolved over the years?

Over the years, Singapore’s energy story has evolved in tandem with the growth of the country. 1. Singapore is progressively greening its energy mix. Singapore’s energy mix has changed significantly over the decades. Fuel oil once powered our growth as a key trading hub until we switched to imported natural gas in the early 2000s.

Can Singapore build enough renewable power?

Singapore’s renewable transformation is also accelerating, with new renewable generation resources and the retirement of coal, but we can’t build (enough) renewables if we can’t balance them. Virtual Power Plants that provide Demand Response services are one of the most promising options available to support intermittent renewable power.

How has Singapore's energy mix changed over the years?

Singapore’s energy mix has changed significantly over the decades. Fuel oil once powered our growth as a key trading hub until we switched to imported natural gas in the early 2000s. Today, 95% of our energy is produced using natural gas and we are transitioning to cleaner energy sources to combat climate change.