S'pore engineer explains why bird poop is so dangerous to solar panels

Principal engineer, Francis Koh, from the Sustainable Energy Solutions team in SP Group, has worked on installing solar panels at many of SP’s electrical substations for the past three years.

In an interview with Mothership, Francis candidly shared the ups and downs of working in the solar energy industry in Singapore. From tackling challenges like bird excrement to “shading” issues from surrounding building developments, Francis finds fulfilment in thinking out of the box to ensure the project’s success.

In the article, he also shared some of the common misconceptions about the solar energy industry and his passion in renewable energy and its importance for Singapore’s future.

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- 24 Jan 2025