Media Release SP Group Unveils First Building Integrated Photovoltaic Project in China 16 October 2023, China - SP Group (SP) has announced the successful completion and subsequent grid integration of its first Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) project in Guangdong, China. The 4 megawatt-peak (MWp) BIPV project at Guangdong Lingxiao Pump Industry Co. Ltd (Guangdong Lingxiao), a global leader in water pumping solutions, demonstrates how it can enable energy-intensive commercial and industrial users to improve energy efficiency and save cost. SP Group and Guangdong Lingxiao Pump Industry’s Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Initiative Situated at Guangdong Lingxiao’s new manufacturing plant in Yangchun City, the BIPV project is based on a “surplus-to-grid” model and is expected to generate a total of 110 million kWh of clean power over 25 years, or an average of 4.36 million kWh annually. Compared to traditional coal-fired power generation, the project is expected to help the plant avoid approximately 1,600 tons of coal and total carbon emissions by nearly 4,500 tons each year. SP Group transforms the rooftop of Guangdong Lingxiao Pump Industry's new manufacturing facility into a high-tech carpark equipped with a Distributed Solar PV System Spanning an area of 17,.000m2, the project comprises of a high tech, integrated 4MWp distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) carport system that is weather resistant. This enables optimisation of the rooftop space to provide a sheltered carpark for up to 400 cars. The BPIV project also extends the rooftop’s total lifecycle with the deployment of state-of-the-art thermal insulation technology and its wind- and rain-resistant design against adverse weather conditions. Other benefits of the BIPV deployment includes enhanced aesthetical value, reduction in structural load and reduction in building materials required. “As an energy-intensive manufacturing firm, Guangdong Lingxiao looks forward to collaborating with a leading clean energy partner,” said Liu Zigeng, Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Lingxiao. “With SP Group’s global reputation and financial strength, we hope to tap on their expertise to drive efficiencies in energy and operations, and low-carbon, sustainable development.” Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Lingxiao Pump Industry Co. Ltd, Liu Zigeng (left), and Managing Director of SP Group China, Michael Zhong (right) “As a diversified sustainable energy services provider, SP Group is committed to sharing its cutting-edge technology and regional expertise to deliver high quality green energy solutions, reliable operation and high-performance assets to our customers in China,” said Michael Zhong, Managing Director of SP Group China. “This  successful collaboration with Guangdong Lingxiao marks our first BIPV project in China, and is a showcase of our expanding capabilities to help China’s industrial and commercial sectors accelerate towards a net-zero future.” SP Group offers a comprehensive suite of sustainable energy solutions including district cooling and heating, renewable energy and energy storage, as well as digital energy management to support China’s net-zero ambitions. Our projects have taken root across 13 provinces and municipalities in China, primarily focused on the Greater Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone. ###

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Search Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/enabling-green-mobility-in-tengah SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Enabling green mobility in Tengah SUSTAINABILITY SP Group (SP) is partnering Toyota’s authorised car distributor Borneo Motors Singapore (BMS) on EV sharing and leasing schemes for residents of Tengah. SP and BMS signed an MOU to explore Category: Sustainability SP Group Opens Singapore’s First Smart Energy Town Showcase at MyTengah Experience Centrehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Opens-Singapore-s-First-Smart-Energy-Town-Showcase-at-MyTengah-Experience-Centre at Tengah, will be open to the public from 20 October 2020. SP will bring Singapore’s first large-scale residential centralised cooling system to Tengah. Located at the HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, the MyTengah Experience Centre will give future Tengah residents and visitors a first-hand look and feel of living Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=tengah Search [20250226] Berita Harian - First six EV chargers installed in Tengahhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:2350da72-6b8b-4590-bdf0-ecd969890d50 Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/enabling-green-mobility-in-tengah SP Energy HubAnnual Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/powering-tengah--singapore-s-first-ai-enabled--eco-friendly--smart-energy-town SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Powering Tengah, Singapore’s First AI-enabled, Eco-friendly, Smart Energy Town SUSTAINABILITY Speakers and moderator at the virtual Ecosperity Conversations on “Sustainable Districts for a Sustainable City”. Photo credits: Temasek How Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=tengah Search Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=tengah Search Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/enabling-green-mobility-in-tengah SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Enabling green mobility in Tengah [30062022]+Media+Release+-+BMS+and+SP+to+pilot+SG's+first+electric+car+sharing+programme+in+Tengah.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/7aacef70-9cf0-44e6-8484-b84ac03837ec/%5B30062022%5D+Media+Release+-+BMS+and+SP+to+pilot+SG's+first+electric+car+sharing+programme+in+Tengah.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= News Release BORNEO MOTORS SINGAPORE AND SP GROUP TO PILOT SINGAPORE’S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR-SHARING PROGRAMME IN TENGAH, SINGAPORE’S FIRST INTEGRATED SMART ENERGY TOWN • The partnership aims to accelerate Singapore’s transition to green mobility by increasing awareness on sustainable mobility Borneo Motors Singapore and SP Group to Pilot Singapore’s First Electric Car-Sharing Programme in Tengah, Singapore’s First Integrated Smart Energy Townhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Borneo-Motors-Singapore-and-SP-Group-to-pilot-Singapore-s-first-electric-car-sharing-programme-in-Tengah--Singapore-s-first-integrated-smart-energy-town News Release Borneo Motors Singapore and SP Group to Pilot Singapore’s First Electric Car-Sharing Programme in Tengah, Singapore’s First Integrated Smart Energy Town • The partnership aims to accelerate Singapore's transition to green mobility by increasing awareness on sustainable mobility [20250226] Berita Harian - First six EV chargers installed in Tengahhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:2350da72-6b8b-4590-bdf0-ecd969890d50 SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengahhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-launches-Singapore-first-EV-fast-charging-hub-in-a-HDB-carpark Media Release SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah   Eight DC and six AC charging points at Singapore’s first eco-smart town enable quick and convenient charging   Singapore, 16 May 2026 - SP Mobility, part of SP Group (SP), is bringing more high-speed Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=mobility -Capabilities-via-Investment-in-The-Mobility-House Media Release SP Group Boosts Electric Mobility Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=tengah Search Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/enabling-green-mobility-in-tengah SP Energy HubAnnual [20201020] The Straits Times - 1,000 households opt in for Tengah's cool new featurehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:fea163a3-bd12-4186-8b21-42be5337b24c ” of Tengah, where some 8,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats have been launched so far. Home owners who opt for the energy-efficient system will save around 15 per cent to 20 per cent in upfront costs compared with current market rates, and up to 30 per cent in life cycle costs, energy utilities provider SP Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=smart-city , enabling energy savings of up to 40 per cent, according to energy utilities provider SP Group. Tengah new town will be similarly equipped with a centralised cooling system adapted for residential use. PHOTO: SP GROUP test new concepts of living, working and service delivery for the neighbourhood 1 2 3 4 5 ..... 15

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Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=electric-vehicles Search [20190110] Tamil Murasu - Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:13083dd3-5d8f-4798-b008-aff32ef063a1 ������� ���� ����� ������ �������� ���� ��� ��� �� ����� ���� ���� ������� ������, ���� ��� ���� ����� ���� �� (���) ��� ���� ���� ����. �� ������ ��� ��� ������ ���� 38 ����� ������ �� ������������. �����, 43 ���� ����� �� ����� ������ 19. ���� 50 ���� ��� �� �� ����� ������. ��� ����� ������ ��������� ���� ������������ ����� �� ������� ���� ������ ����� ����. ���� ������ ��� ����� ���������� 1,000 ����� ������� ���� ���������� 38 ������ �������� �������� ������. ��� ������ ���� ����� ��� ����. ���� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ������� ������ ��� ����. ���� ����� ����� ��������� ���� �� ��� ��� �� ��� ������. ��� ����� ������ ����� ����� ����� �� ����� ��������� ��� ������� ����� ������� ����. ���� ����������� ���� ��� ����� ������ ���. ������ ���� ���� ����� ������ ��� ���� ����� ��� ��� ���� ����. ��� ���� ������ ������� �������� ��� ���� ����� �������� ���� ���. �� ����� ���� �� ����� 45 ��� 60 ������ ����� ����, �� ����� ������ ���� ��� 30 ������ ����� ���� �� ���� ��. ���� �� ������ 350 ���� ����� �� Source: Tamil Murasu © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. [20201113] Straits Times - Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next yearhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:cdb796c3-b029-4dbe-a0c0-8a023522f3c5 Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next year Clement Yong Rebates on the purchase of cleaner cars will be increased by $5,000 from Jan 1 next year to Dec 31, 2022, under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES). Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=electric-vehicles Search [20190110] Tamil Murasu - Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:13083dd3-5d8f-4798-b008-aff32ef063a1 ������� ���� ����� ������ �������� ���� ��� ��� �� ����� ���� ���� ������� ������, ���� ��� ���� ����� ���� �� (���) ��� ���� ���� ����. �� ������ ��� ��� ������ ���� 38 ����� ������ �� ������������. �����, 43 ���� ����� �� ����� ������ 19. ���� 50 ���� ��� �� �� ����� ������. ��� ����� ������ ��������� ���� ������������ ����� �� ������� ���� ������ ����� ����. ���� ������ ��� ����� ���������� 1,000 ����� ������� ���� ���������� 38 ������ �������� �������� ������. ��� ������ ���� ����� ��� ����. ���� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ������� ������ ��� ����. ���� ����� ����� ��������� ���� �� ��� ��� �� ��� ������. ��� ����� ������ ����� ����� ����� �� ����� ��������� ��� ������� ����� ������� ����. ���� ����������� ���� ��� ����� ������ ���. ������ ���� ���� ����� ������ ��� ���� ����� ��� ��� ���� ����. ��� ���� ������ ������� �������� ��� ���� ����� �������� ���� ���. �� ����� ���� �� ����� 45 ��� 60 ������ ����� ����, �� ����� ������ ���� ��� 30 ������ ����� ���� �� ���� ��. ���� �� ������ 350 ���� ����� �� Source: Tamil Murasu © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. [20190110] Berita Harian - SP Group Launches 38 Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:f278505f-b7f6-4258-8ebc-776e2a445a3c Berita Harian | Khamis, 10 Januari 2019 Berita SP Group lancar 38 tempat pengecas kenderaan elektrik MENGECAS KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK: Syarikat pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. – Foto SPH SYARIKAT pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. Langkah itu bertepatan dengan langkah syarikat pengangkutan sewa swasta, Grab, memanfaatkan kemudahan tersebut untuk mengecas kereta-kereta elektriknya. Kesemua 38 tempat pengecasan – 19 alat pengecas yang mempunyai arus berubah arah (AC) sebanyak 43 kilowatt dan 19 alat pengecas 50 kilowatt langsung (DC) – merupakan pengecas berkelajuan tinggi yang mampu menambah kuasa pada kereta elektrik bersaiz sederhana dalam masa sejam, berbanding enam hingga lapan jam menggunakan pengecas dalam rumah. Dalam kenyataannya, SP berkata tempat pengecasan itu terletak di lapan lokasi serata Singapura, berhampiran dengan pusat makanan, agar pemandu boleh berehat ketika kereta mereka sedang dicas. Tempat pengecasan tersebut adalah yang pertama daripada 1,000 tempat pengecasan yang SP ingin lancarkan menjelang 2020. Pengguna boleh mencari dan mengakses tempat mengecas yang disediakan melalui aplikasi SP. Ia boleh dimuat turun di iTunes App Store dan Google Play. Aplikasi tersebut turut mempunyai fungsi yang memaklumkan pengguna apabila pengecasan selesai. Ia juga membolehkan pengguna membuat pembayaran menerusi kad DBS dan POSB. Kad dari semua bank utama akan disertakan tidak lama lagi, kata SP. Sistem AC dapat mengecas kereta bersaiz sederhana dalam masa 45 hingga 60 minit, manakala pengecas DC dapat melakukannya dalam masa sekitar setengah jam. SP berkata ia merancang mahu memperkenalkan pengecas berkuasa 350 kilowatt “dalam beberapa tahun mendatang”. Pengecas tersebut dapat mengecas kereta berprestasi tinggi dalam kira-kira 15 minit. Ketika ini, pengguna perlu membayar 41.4 sen bagi setiap kilowatt jika mereka menggunakan pengecas AC dan 47.3 sen setiap kilowatt bagi pengecas DC. Mengikut kadar ini, SP berkata pemandu kereta elektrik boleh menjimat sekurang-kurangnya 50 peratus berbanding mereka yang memandu model setanding yang menggunakan petrol. Namun, akhbar The Straits Times difahamkan bahawa Grab akan memberi diskaun kepada para pemandu elektriknya. Syarikat tersebut dijangka menerima 20 kereta Hyundai Kona Electric bulan ini. Kereta ini – yang boleh memandu sejauh 400 kilometer jika dicas sehingga penuh – adalah sebahagian daripada 200 kereta yang telah dipesan Grab. Ogos lalu, syarikat pengangkutan itu telah membuat pengumuman bahawa ia bakal memperkenalkan kereta tersebut sebagai sebahagian daripada perkongsian dengan SP Group. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Kumpulan SP, Encik Wong Kim Yin, berkata rangkaian pengecasan SP akan “menggalak penggunaan mobiliti hijau yang lebih meluas di Singapura, dan membolehkan pemandu untuk berjimat”. Source: Berita Harian © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction. [20170627] The Business Times - Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firmshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4b74afb6-528d-4b14-932a-95f0189f8214 ally on hydrogen, biofuels, solar and ment production will continue to depend on hydrocarbons, he added. wind. The division has since expanded “You cannot make steel with electricity, or fly a plane or send a big con- to more than 200 staff, and hopes to invest about US$1 billion a year by tainer ship across the ocean on electricity. There isn't the energy density 2020; group CEO Ben van Beurden has said the business is expected to available.” 4 | TOPSTORIES The solar panels, but also take it into the distribution system and sell it to industrial and residential customers. “I think we will want to become value chain players. Whether we will invest equally in all parts of the value chain, I think it's too early to say,” he The third is its global presence. “The interesting bit about the new energies business is there are no global players in it; the people in this business tend to be local or sometimes regional, but certainly nobody global,” said Mr Wetselaar. for oil and gas to continue to receive investments as these will be “absolutely needed” to keep the world running for a long time. Furthermore, Shell is good and profitable in this business, he said. A lot of investments will also be Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firms CLEAN ENERGY the end of the decade is also just a starting point, he added. “We intend to make this a big business for Shell that over time can stand on its own feet, just like the oil business does, the downstream business does and the gas business does.” Business Times | Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Plausible energy mix in a net-zero emissions world By Andrea Soh ing for the day when there are so He cited as example: “Maybe work UK, last year launched a trial from Half the of perspective energy supply of balance...If will come gies through unit, is electricity, currently conducting research to explore the possibility of de- sandrea@sph.com.sg many electric vehicles the stability of someone with a life support system with Nissan allowing drivers to sell you lower (the threshold), it enables @AndreaSohBT up from current one fifth the grid could be affected. at home cannot afford not to have electricity stored in their electric car market operations. If you put it too veloping differentiated technologies Singapore “Today there are 600,000 cars in that power as opposed to you being batteries back to the grid during peak high, you are impeding 2015 market operations,” said Mr Wong. “Our motivation It has no ambitions in manufactur- in batteries. Net-zero emissions world Shell aims Singapore. to If all of them ride become electric vehicles, and they all start char- In such a situation, someone will UK think-tank Green Alliance es- is that the consumer must win ing batteries, but is 8% interested in learn- able to branding, charge the car.” hours. WANT to make a quick buck with your electric vehicle? In five to ten ging in Jurong, at some level Jurong have to segment power needs according to their criticality, and make a call closely-located vehicles charging sim- security.” charge batteries”, he said. “Because at timates that it could take as few as six without compromising reliability and ing “how can we Nuclear best and in a fast way years, you might just be able to do won’t be able to handle it. The rest of global that, by selling electricity from clout the the system will be in destabilised,” clean said on the allocation energy of power supply, he ultaneously race during periods of high For oil major 28% Shell, the future of the end of the day our business is delivering energy to customers and that 15% car battery to grid operator SP Group SP Group CEO Wong Kim Yin in an interview with The Business Times. This is why SP Group will need the Oil The delivery is our main business”. said. power demand for there to be possible shortages. 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Source: Shell The second largest-publicly to reduce its carbon footprint. which part of the business and which traded oil company the world also “So the real challenge is to grow geographies, you need to deepen “So we're more system integrators “With the presence we have across needed on the new energies front, Source: plans on establishing The Business itself across Times the © the Singapore energy supply Press and at Holdings the same Limited. your understanding,” Permission said Mr required Wetselaar. transform Most law firms likely to renew leases and take capacity in the transmission where for reproduction. we would invest in a wind farm full SP value Group chain of renewables poised and alternative energies as it has done for cleaner...In order to get there, our It has also won a bid to build an off- system. And then delivering the all major economies, with the relation- size of the new energies business is time to reorganise it to become a lot the world in so many countries and in but “I’m not yet convinced that the energy to customers, and building a ships we have with governments, best measured by the capital emcore hypothesis is that we will need shore windfarm in Netherlands, and di- SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Hyundai-Motor-Group-to-Accelerate-Adoption-of-Electric-Vehicles-in-Singapore News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. 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[20200102] Joint Media Release - Schneider Electric Partners SP To Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/d043785c-3726-4511-abcd-740361a5a138/%5B20200102%5D+Joint+Media+Release+-+Schneider+Electric+Partners+SP+To+Fully+Electrify+Service+Vehicles.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARTNERS SP GROUP TO FULLY ELECTRIFY SERVICE VEHICLES IN SINGAPORE Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. 1 Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” - Ends - 2 About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3 [20180620] The Business Times - SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:8b96067e-3926-464b-a17b-c407dfaa3cd2 SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicles 30 charging points to be up in six months, and 500 by 2020. Charging small car to take as little as 30 minutes By Leow Ju-Len btnews@sph.com.sg Singapore DRIVE your electric vehicle (EV) to the mall and leave with a fully-charged battery in the time it takes to grab a leisurely coffee. This is one premise behind SP Group’s intention to build the largest public EV charging network in Singapore by the end of the year. On Tuesday, the nation’s power grid operator announced that it will install 30 charging points across the island within the next six months, under a larger plan to set up 500 points by 2020. These points will be installed in shopping malls, residential areas, business parks and industrial sites. All of them will be available to any EV driver. SP Group chief executive Wong Kim Yin said the move was a logical one for the utilities company to make. “As the national grid operator, we are in a natural position to look after this because our electricity network is already pervasive. Wherever you want to charge EVs, the nearest infrastructure would most likely be from us,” he said. SP Group has called for two tenders to build the network: one for the supply of charging hardware and the other, for their installation at the charging points. More than 100 of the new chargers The charging points (above) will be in public-friendly points. A car being charged (right). SP Group’s grid is expected to raise demand for EVs. BT PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM will be direct-current (DC) fast chargers that operate at 50 kilowatts (kW) – enough to fully charge a small EV in as little as 30 minutes. The rest will be alternating current (AC) chargers that operate at 22kW. These are slower than DC chargers, but still roughly three times faster than the home chargers that EV owners typically install. Mr Wong would not disclose the amount that SP Group will invest in the network. A source from Komoco Motors, which imports the Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, told The Business Times that a single fast DC charger can cost as much as S$65,000 with installation. In contrast, a slower AC charger retails for just over S$5,000 here. The exact locations of the first 30 charging points are being determined, but the grid operator is inviting the public to suggest sites. Pricing has also yet to be finalised, but Goh Chee Kiong, the head of strategic development for SP Group, said there would likely be a tiered pricing system between DC and AC charging. “The investment in DC charging is substantially higher, because we are dealing with higher power ratings,” he said. He added that charging an EV nevertheless costs less than half of what it would cost to run a comparable petrol vehicle over the same distance. Going electric can also halve carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution, he said. SP Group is developing a smartphone app that will help EV drivers locate available charging points and pay for their electricity. As a power distributor, SP Group is unlikely to sell the juice to EV drivers directly. Instead, it will probably collect a tariff for the energy while building owners where the charging points are installed will be paid for the power supplied to them. EV retailers reacted positively to the announcement. Kevin Teng, the managing director of Wearnes (Renault), said: “This is extremely promising for the EV scene in Singapore, and could be a catalyst for widespread adoption of the quiet, environmentally friendly technology here.” In May, the company launched the Renault Zoe, a compact electric hatchback, and the Kangoo ZE, an electric panel van aimed at fleet operators. A spokesman for BMW Asia, which imports the BMW i3 EV and six Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle models, also welcomed the move. Preeti Gupta, the director of corporate affairs for BMW Asia, said: “We believe electro-mobility is the future for Singapore and SP Group’s bold contribution puts us a step closer to making this a reality.” SP Group’s Mr Goh said the company hoped that the network would stimulate demand for EVs in Singapore. “The common grouse by many prospective EV buyers in Singapore is always, ‘Where are the charging points?’ We have done our homework and we believe there is a certain threshold that we need to cross in terms of being pervasive and also having higher (charging) speed.” [20201113] Straits Times - Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next yearhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:cdb796c3-b029-4dbe-a0c0-8a023522f3c5 Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next year Clement Yong Rebates on the purchase of cleaner cars will be increased by $5,000 from Jan 1 next year to Dec 31, 2022, under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES). Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=electric-vehicles Search [20190110] Tamil Murasu - Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:13083dd3-5d8f-4798-b008-aff32ef063a1 ������� ���� ����� ������ �������� ���� ��� ��� �� ����� ���� ���� ������� ������, ���� ��� ���� ����� ���� �� (���) ��� ���� ���� ����. �� ������ ��� ��� ������ ���� 38 ����� ������ �� ������������. �����, 43 ���� ����� �� ����� ������ 19. ���� 50 ���� ��� �� �� ����� ������. ��� ����� ������ ��������� ���� ������������ ����� �� ������� ���� ������ ����� ����. ���� ������ ��� ����� ���������� 1,000 ����� ������� ���� ���������� 38 ������ �������� �������� ������. ��� ������ ���� ����� ��� ����. ���� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ������� ������ ��� ����. ���� ����� ����� ��������� ���� �� ��� ��� �� ��� ������. ��� ����� ������ ����� ����� ����� �� ����� ��������� ��� ������� ����� ������� ����. ���� ����������� ���� ��� ����� ������ ���. ������ ���� ���� ����� ������ ��� ���� ����� ��� ��� ���� ����. ��� ���� ������ ������� �������� ��� ���� ����� �������� ���� ���. �� ����� ���� �� ����� 45 ��� 60 ������ ����� ����, �� ����� ������ ���� ��� 30 ������ ����� ���� �� ���� ��. ���� �� ������ 350 ���� ����� �� Source: Tamil Murasu © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. [20190110] Berita Harian - SP Group Launches 38 Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:f278505f-b7f6-4258-8ebc-776e2a445a3c Berita Harian | Khamis, 10 Januari 2019 Berita SP Group lancar 38 tempat pengecas kenderaan elektrik MENGECAS KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK: Syarikat pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. – Foto SPH SYARIKAT pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. Langkah itu bertepatan dengan langkah syarikat pengangkutan sewa swasta, Grab, memanfaatkan kemudahan tersebut untuk mengecas kereta-kereta elektriknya. Kesemua 38 tempat pengecasan – 19 alat pengecas yang mempunyai arus berubah arah (AC) sebanyak 43 kilowatt dan 19 alat pengecas 50 kilowatt langsung (DC) – merupakan pengecas berkelajuan tinggi yang mampu menambah kuasa pada kereta elektrik bersaiz sederhana dalam masa sejam, berbanding enam hingga lapan jam menggunakan pengecas dalam rumah. Dalam kenyataannya, SP berkata tempat pengecasan itu terletak di lapan lokasi serata Singapura, berhampiran dengan pusat makanan, agar pemandu boleh berehat ketika kereta mereka sedang dicas. Tempat pengecasan tersebut adalah yang pertama daripada 1,000 tempat pengecasan yang SP ingin lancarkan menjelang 2020. Pengguna boleh mencari dan mengakses tempat mengecas yang disediakan melalui aplikasi SP. Ia boleh dimuat turun di iTunes App Store dan Google Play. Aplikasi tersebut turut mempunyai fungsi yang memaklumkan pengguna apabila pengecasan selesai. Ia juga membolehkan pengguna membuat pembayaran menerusi kad DBS dan POSB. Kad dari semua bank utama akan disertakan tidak lama lagi, kata SP. Sistem AC dapat mengecas kereta bersaiz sederhana dalam masa 45 hingga 60 minit, manakala pengecas DC dapat melakukannya dalam masa sekitar setengah jam. SP berkata ia merancang mahu memperkenalkan pengecas berkuasa 350 kilowatt “dalam beberapa tahun mendatang”. Pengecas tersebut dapat mengecas kereta berprestasi tinggi dalam kira-kira 15 minit. Ketika ini, pengguna perlu membayar 41.4 sen bagi setiap kilowatt jika mereka menggunakan pengecas AC dan 47.3 sen setiap kilowatt bagi pengecas DC. Mengikut kadar ini, SP berkata pemandu kereta elektrik boleh menjimat sekurang-kurangnya 50 peratus berbanding mereka yang memandu model setanding yang menggunakan petrol. Namun, akhbar The Straits Times difahamkan bahawa Grab akan memberi diskaun kepada para pemandu elektriknya. Syarikat tersebut dijangka menerima 20 kereta Hyundai Kona Electric bulan ini. Kereta ini – yang boleh memandu sejauh 400 kilometer jika dicas sehingga penuh – adalah sebahagian daripada 200 kereta yang telah dipesan Grab. Ogos lalu, syarikat pengangkutan itu telah membuat pengumuman bahawa ia bakal memperkenalkan kereta tersebut sebagai sebahagian daripada perkongsian dengan SP Group. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Kumpulan SP, Encik Wong Kim Yin, berkata rangkaian pengecasan SP akan “menggalak penggunaan mobiliti hijau yang lebih meluas di Singapura, dan membolehkan pemandu untuk berjimat”. Source: Berita Harian © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction. [20170627] The Business Times - Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firmshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4b74afb6-528d-4b14-932a-95f0189f8214 ally on hydrogen, biofuels, solar and ment production will continue to depend on hydrocarbons, he added. wind. The division has since expanded “You cannot make steel with electricity, or fly a plane or send a big con- to more than 200 staff, and hopes to invest about US$1 billion a year by tainer ship across the ocean on electricity. There isn't the energy density 2020; group CEO Ben van Beurden has said the business is expected to available.” 4 | TOPSTORIES The solar panels, but also take it into the distribution system and sell it to industrial and residential customers. “I think we will want to become value chain players. Whether we will invest equally in all parts of the value chain, I think it's too early to say,” he The third is its global presence. “The interesting bit about the new energies business is there are no global players in it; the people in this business tend to be local or sometimes regional, but certainly nobody global,” said Mr Wetselaar. for oil and gas to continue to receive investments as these will be “absolutely needed” to keep the world running for a long time. Furthermore, Shell is good and profitable in this business, he said. A lot of investments will also be Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firms CLEAN ENERGY the end of the decade is also just a starting point, he added. “We intend to make this a big business for Shell that over time can stand on its own feet, just like the oil business does, the downstream business does and the gas business does.” Business Times | Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Plausible energy mix in a net-zero emissions world By Andrea Soh ing for the day when there are so He cited as example: “Maybe work UK, last year launched a trial from Half the of perspective energy supply of balance...If will come gies through unit, is electricity, currently conducting research to explore the possibility of de- sandrea@sph.com.sg many electric vehicles the stability of someone with a life support system with Nissan allowing drivers to sell you lower (the threshold), it enables @AndreaSohBT up from current one fifth the grid could be affected. at home cannot afford not to have electricity stored in their electric car market operations. If you put it too veloping differentiated technologies Singapore “Today there are 600,000 cars in that power as opposed to you being batteries back to the grid during peak high, you are impeding 2015 market operations,” said Mr Wong. “Our motivation It has no ambitions in manufactur- in batteries. Net-zero emissions world Shell aims Singapore. to If all of them ride become electric vehicles, and they all start char- In such a situation, someone will UK think-tank Green Alliance es- is that the consumer must win ing batteries, but is 8% interested in learn- able to branding, charge the car.” hours. WANT to make a quick buck with your electric vehicle? In five to ten ging in Jurong, at some level Jurong have to segment power needs according to their criticality, and make a call closely-located vehicles charging sim- security.” charge batteries”, he said. “Because at timates that it could take as few as six without compromising reliability and ing “how can we Nuclear best and in a fast way years, you might just be able to do won’t be able to handle it. The rest of global that, by selling electricity from clout the the system will be in destabilised,” clean said on the allocation energy of power supply, he ultaneously race during periods of high For oil major 28% Shell, the future of the end of the day our business is delivering energy to customers and that 15% car battery to grid operator SP Group SP Group CEO Wong Kim Yin in an interview with The Business Times. This is why SP Group will need the Oil The delivery is our main business”. said. power demand for there to be possible shortages. 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And then delivering the all major economies, with the relation- size of the new energies business is time to reorganise it to become a lot the world in so many countries and in but “I’m not yet convinced that the energy to customers, and building a ships we have with governments, best measured by the capital emcore hypothesis is that we will need shore windfarm in Netherlands, and di- SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Hyundai-Motor-Group-to-Accelerate-Adoption-of-Electric-Vehicles-in-Singapore News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. 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[20200102] Joint Media Release - Schneider Electric Partners SP To Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/d043785c-3726-4511-abcd-740361a5a138/%5B20200102%5D+Joint+Media+Release+-+Schneider+Electric+Partners+SP+To+Fully+Electrify+Service+Vehicles.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARTNERS SP GROUP TO FULLY ELECTRIFY SERVICE VEHICLES IN SINGAPORE Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. 1 Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” - Ends - 2 About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3 [20180620] The Business Times - SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:8b96067e-3926-464b-a17b-c407dfaa3cd2 SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicles 30 charging points to be up in six months, and 500 by 2020. Charging small car to take as little as 30 minutes By Leow Ju-Len btnews@sph.com.sg Singapore DRIVE your electric vehicle (EV) to the mall and leave with a fully-charged battery in the time it takes to grab a leisurely coffee. This is one premise behind SP Group’s intention to build the largest public EV charging network in Singapore by the end of the year. On Tuesday, the nation’s power grid operator announced that it will install 30 charging points across the island within the next six months, under a larger plan to set up 500 points by 2020. These points will be installed in shopping malls, residential areas, business parks and industrial sites. All of them will be available to any EV driver. SP Group chief executive Wong Kim Yin said the move was a logical one for the utilities company to make. “As the national grid operator, we are in a natural position to look after this because our electricity network is already pervasive. Wherever you want to charge EVs, the nearest infrastructure would most likely be from us,” he said. SP Group has called for two tenders to build the network: one for the supply of charging hardware and the other, for their installation at the charging points. More than 100 of the new chargers The charging points (above) will be in public-friendly points. A car being charged (right). SP Group’s grid is expected to raise demand for EVs. BT PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM will be direct-current (DC) fast chargers that operate at 50 kilowatts (kW) – enough to fully charge a small EV in as little as 30 minutes. The rest will be alternating current (AC) chargers that operate at 22kW. These are slower than DC chargers, but still roughly three times faster than the home chargers that EV owners typically install. Mr Wong would not disclose the amount that SP Group will invest in the network. A source from Komoco Motors, which imports the Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, told The Business Times that a single fast DC charger can cost as much as S$65,000 with installation. In contrast, a slower AC charger retails for just over S$5,000 here. The exact locations of the first 30 charging points are being determined, but the grid operator is inviting the public to suggest sites. Pricing has also yet to be finalised, but Goh Chee Kiong, the head of strategic development for SP Group, said there would likely be a tiered pricing system between DC and AC charging. “The investment in DC charging is substantially higher, because we are dealing with higher power ratings,” he said. He added that charging an EV nevertheless costs less than half of what it would cost to run a comparable petrol vehicle over the same distance. Going electric can also halve carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution, he said. SP Group is developing a smartphone app that will help EV drivers locate available charging points and pay for their electricity. As a power distributor, SP Group is unlikely to sell the juice to EV drivers directly. Instead, it will probably collect a tariff for the energy while building owners where the charging points are installed will be paid for the power supplied to them. EV retailers reacted positively to the announcement. Kevin Teng, the managing director of Wearnes (Renault), said: “This is extremely promising for the EV scene in Singapore, and could be a catalyst for widespread adoption of the quiet, environmentally friendly technology here.” In May, the company launched the Renault Zoe, a compact electric hatchback, and the Kangoo ZE, an electric panel van aimed at fleet operators. A spokesman for BMW Asia, which imports the BMW i3 EV and six Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle models, also welcomed the move. Preeti Gupta, the director of corporate affairs for BMW Asia, said: “We believe electro-mobility is the future for Singapore and SP Group’s bold contribution puts us a step closer to making this a reality.” SP Group’s Mr Goh said the company hoped that the network would stimulate demand for EVs in Singapore. “The common grouse by many prospective EV buyers in Singapore is always, ‘Where are the charging points?’ We have done our homework and we believe there is a certain threshold that we need to cross in terms of being pervasive and also having higher (charging) speed.” [20201113] Straits Times - Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next yearhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:cdb796c3-b029-4dbe-a0c0-8a023522f3c5 Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next year Clement Yong Rebates on the purchase of cleaner cars will be increased by $5,000 from Jan 1 next year to Dec 31, 2022, under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES). Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=electric-vehicles Search [20190110] Tamil Murasu - Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:13083dd3-5d8f-4798-b008-aff32ef063a1 ������� ���� ����� ������ �������� ���� ��� ��� �� ����� ���� ���� ������� ������, ���� ��� ���� ����� ���� �� (���) ��� ���� ���� ����. �� ������ ��� ��� ������ ���� 38 ����� ������ �� ������������. �����, 43 ���� ����� �� ����� ������ 19. ���� 50 ���� ��� �� �� ����� ������. ��� ����� ������ ��������� ���� ������������ ����� �� ������� ���� ������ ����� ����. ���� ������ ��� ����� ���������� 1,000 ����� ������� ���� ���������� 38 ������ �������� �������� ������. ��� ������ ���� ����� ��� ����. ���� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ������� ������ ��� ����. ���� ����� ����� ��������� ���� �� ��� ��� �� ��� ������. ��� ����� ������ ����� ����� ����� �� ����� ��������� ��� ������� ����� ������� ����. ���� ����������� ���� ��� ����� ������ ���. ������ ���� ���� ����� ������ ��� ���� ����� ��� ��� ���� ����. ��� ���� ������ ������� �������� ��� ���� ����� �������� ���� ���. �� ����� ���� �� ����� 45 ��� 60 ������ ����� ����, �� ����� ������ ���� ��� 30 ������ ����� ���� �� ���� ��. ���� �� ������ 350 ���� ����� �� Source: Tamil Murasu © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s

Media Release SP Group Charity Golf raises record S$1.1 million, strengthening support for 94,000 beneficiaries through more than 300 programmes SINGAPORE, 31 JULY 2026 – SP Group (SP) has once again rallied its partners for the annual SP Charity Golf event today, raising a record S$1.1 million for its SP Heartware Fund. The contributions will go towards programmes backed by Community Chest to uplift the lives of seniors, children and youth from lower-income backgrounds. Held at Tanah Merah Country Club, the event culminated in a dinner where the highlight was a lively and engaging performance by children from Suncare SG’s community choir. Aged 7 to 14, the children are among the beneficiaries of SP Group’s support to Suncare SG, helping them improve their living conditions, receive nutritious meals, and enable sustainable employment opportunities for their parents or caregivers. At the event, Ms Leong Wai Leng, Chairman of SP Group, said, “Addressing the challenges that vulnerable communities face requires the assurance of multi-year support. This is why SP Group is committed to sustained, collective efforts year after year. In our outreach across the age spectrum, we help create stronger educational and vocational pathways for children and youth, provide stability and confidence to their families, and develop programmes to promote active ageing for seniors. The result is a better quality of life and a more resilient community.” Mr Ted Tan, Vice Chairman of Community Chest, shared, “Meeting evolving social needs requires more than one-off support. It takes committed, multi-year partnerships that give social service agencies the resources to plan and deliver programmes to support critical needs on a sustained basis. SP Group’s steadfast and longstanding support has enabled agencies to strengthen their services and uplift the lives of seniors, children, and families in need, creating impact for the community.” Through the SP Heartware Fund, SP supports Community Chest in delivering programmes that benefit vulnerable communities across Singapore. Community Chest works with over 100 social service agencies to deliver more than 300 programmes that reach approximately 94,000 beneficiaries annually. These include initiatives in befriending, caregiving, and rehabilitation for seniors, early childhood development and uplifting social mobility of at-risk youths. Since its establishment in 2005, the fund has raised over S$37 million through the contributions from SP, its employees, partners and customers. SP Group underwrites all fund-raising and operational costs of the SP Heartware Fund so that every dollar donated is channelled fully to our partner social service agencies. Besides donations from SP’s business partners, the overall contribution comprised the donations of SP employees to the Fund in the past year, which SP has matched dollar for dollar. SP’s customers have also contributed to the SP Heartware Fund through donation platforms via their utilities bills and the SP app. Beyond fundraising, SP actively engages its employees in volunteerism, complementing financial contributions with on-the-ground efforts towards community programmes. This holistic approach reflects SP’s ongoing efforts to create lasting social impact through both corporate and individual contributions. Last year, employee volunteer hours grew by 45 per cent to more than 12,000 hours, with 40 per cent of the workforce participating at least once in volunteer activities.

Utility Bill Avg_With Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households with gas Premises Types May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 HDB 1-Room 82.78 87.43 83.34 86.23 82.42 81.64 83.97 78.63 77.93 75.97 75.08 81.01 HDB 2-Room 97.00 100.66 97.91 99.45 95.00 93.57 97.93 90.47 90.07 87.60 87.37 94.56 HDB 3-Room 124.51 129.34 124.22 126.71 122.50 121.04 124.31 116.58 115.44 112.93 113.86 121.88 HDB 4-Room 148.52 154.60 149.22 151.99 147.59 145.21 150.28 139.53 138.26 135.87 137.34 146.67 HDB 5-Room 157.84 164.50 159.46 162.46 157.97 155.35 160.85 149.14 146.83 145.17 147.64 157.34 HDB Executive 174.70 182.36 177.32 179.80 175.34 171.18 178.17 164.07 162.41 160.35 164.43 173.70 Apartment 183.56 189.46 182.17 184.14 182.73 180.50 187.96 176.05 165.34 160.41 168.05 178.81 Terrace 288.94 301.97 291.01 298.11 292.67 293.17 295.21 285.78 275.95 276.55 284.40 288.13 Semi-Detached 364.56 382.10 371.24 376.26 370.72 362.56 376.52 353.09 342.58 345.08 355.72 360.49 Bungalow 699.68 725.88 709.75 708.95 728.77 693.44 732.73 682.55 680.55 658.72 683.89 721.43 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff. Utility Bill Avg_WO Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households without gas Premises Types Feb-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 HDB 1-Room 67.47 74.13 78.40 75.61 77.97 73.97 73.36 75.72 70.53 69.56 67.40 67.06 72.45 HDB 2-Room 80.06 87.87 91.84 89.70 91.17 86.56 85.41 89.23 82.47 81.75 79.33 78.98 85.79 HDB 3-Room 100.23 112.09 116.92 112.61 114.89 110.33 109.14 112.40 105.15 103.85 101.34 102.03 109.65 HDB 4-Room 119.36 133.11 139.31 134.99 137.35 132.51 130.31 135.32 125.42 124.11 121.47 122.33 131.34 HDB 5-Room 126.62 140.89 147.54 143.70 146.23 141.18 138.68 144.16 133.40 131.27 129.19 130.70 140.15 HDB Executive 140.97 156.71 164.42 160.31 162.51 157.57 153.76 160.51 147.39 145.83 143.33 146.49 155.34 Apartment 135.55 161.94 168.66 163.45 164.54 161.05 158.14 166.34 155.85 144.88 138.68 145.16 157.04 Terrace 240.95 263.33 276.05 267.47 273.88 266.42 265.98 269.32 259.90 252.25 251.03 256.90 262.03 Semi-Detached 301.32 335.61 352.45 342.67 347.15 340.35 333.46 344.79 323.43 314.80 316.37 323.27 330.29 Bungalow 573.47 651.42 679.81 663.52 665.92 680.97 644.28 684.59 638.58 634.59 612.19 635.63 673.27 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

CPMS Annual Assessment FY22/23 (1 st April 2022– 31 st March 2023) For FY22/23, the top 5 contractors who obtained the highest overall Annual Score are as listed below in alphabetical order and not in any ranking sequence - Top 5 Contractors HIAP ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD LIH MING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD MO GUAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING PTE LTD YEW ANN CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD As per our CPMS Policy, the top 5 contractors for the assessment year will be given an incentive of 2% of the total annual value of their respective contracts capped at S$100,000.00 per year per contractor. The bottom 2 contractors (listed in alphabetical order) for the annual assessment are as shown below: Last 2 Contractors HI POWER PTE LTD TAIHAN CABLE & SOLUTION CO., LTD. With immediate effect, as per CPMS Policy 6.0, the 2 contractors with the lowest annual scores will be subjected to a penalty deduction to their PQS scores in all subsequent SP Group tenders published during the next Assessment Year. In addition, they would also have to comply with performance improvement requirements specified by SP Group to address areas of deficiency. SP Group 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277, www.spgroup.com.sg

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation TKG Taekwang Vina’s first large-scale Rooftop Solar Deployment SUSTAINABILITY SP’s Managing Director of Sustainable Energy Solutions (SEA excluding Singapore) Brandon Chia (Right), signing the partnership agreement with Mr Kim Jin Young, CEO of Nuri Flex Vietnam (Left) and Mr Nam Jung Dae, CEO of TKG Taekwang Vina (Centre) SP Group is partnering South Korean smart grid developer and system integrator NuriFlex to develop and install up to 20 Megawatt-Peak (MWp) of rooftop solar power at three mega factories for TKG Taekwang Vina – a manufacturing leader in Vietnam. The 20MWp rooftop solar power, which is set to be operational by October 2022, is expected to deliver up to 28,000 Megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity annually. This will provide more than 10 per cent of electricity for the three factories and help TKG Taekwang Vina to offset more than 22,000 tons of carbon emission annually. This project is TKG Taekwang Vina’s first large-scale injection of solar power into its energy mix. In addition, TKG Taekwang Vina will receive all the Renewable Energy Credits such as GHG emission credits generated by the 20MWp rooftop solar system. Read more in the media release here One of the three factory sites that SP Group and NuriFlex will be deploying rooftop solar panels for TKG Taekwang Vina. TAGS SUSTAINABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities

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Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedures Updated 1 April 24 Table of Contents 1. General Information ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose of this Document ................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Singapore Gas Transportation System ............................................................................... 1 1.3 Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 2 1.4 Codes of Practices and Regulatory Requirements ........................................................... 3 1.5 Submission of Application ................................................................................................... 3 2. Procedures for Gas Connection and Gas Admittance ............................................................. 4 2.1 Apply for Gas Connection ................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Make Payment ....................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 Engage DR for Consumer’s Gas Installation ....................................................................... 5 2.4 Apply for Gas Admittance ................................................................................................... 5 2.5 Apply to Retailer for Supply and Gas Turn On .................................................................. 6 3. Guidelines for Other Applications .............................................................................................. 7 3.1 Apply for Replacement, Addition & Alteration Works ...................................................... 7 3.2 Apply for Disconnection ...................................................................................................... 7 3.3 Apply for Re-connection ...................................................................................................... 7 3.4 Other Applications ................................................................................................................ 7 4. Charges .......................................................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Connection Policy ................................................................................................................. 8 4.2 Connection Charge .............................................................................................................. 8 5. Unauthorised Connection and Supply of Gas ........................................................................... 9 6. Pressure Regulation for Internal Gas Pipeline ............................................................................ 9 7. Appendices ................................................................................................................................. 10 Appendix 1 – Demarcation of Responsibility ............................................................................... 10 Appendix 2 – Town Gas Distribution Connection Flow Chart ................................................... 11 Appendix 3 – Town Gas Connection Application Forms .......................................................... 13 Appendix 4 – Reference Rates ..................................................................................................... 14 Appendix 5 – Deductible Component for Town Gas Distribution Connection ...................... 15 Appendix 6 – Last Mile Standard Connection Charge ............................................................... 17 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 1 1. General Information 1.1 Purpose of this Document PowerGas is licensed by the Energy Market Authority (“Authority”) to be the Gas Transporter (“Transporter”) which owns, operates, and maintains the piped gas network in Singapore. SP PowerGrid (“SPPG”) is licensed by the Authority to be the Gas Transporter Agent to operate and maintain the piped gas network in Singapore on behalf of PowerGas. SPPG’s gas business is to plan, design, operate and maintain gas network assets in a manner that supports the delivery of safe, reliable, efficient and quality services to customers. Under the Gas Transporter License, the Gas Transporter has to develop separate fees and charges for separate gas transportation services such as connection services and transportation services. This document sets out the connection policy and procedure for Town Gas supply. 1.2 Singapore Gas Transportation System PowerGas owns an extensive gas transmission and distribution network throughout Singapore. The network is generally buried underground and transports natural gas to the western and northern parts of Singapore, and town gas to the whole of Singapore. The gas assets comprise the transmission network (operating at higher pressures), which forms the main reticulation backbone and the distribution network (operating at lower pressures). • Town gas is manufactured in Senoko Gasworks and delivered to approximately 900,000 customers in Singapore. The customers are made up of industrial, commercial and residential gas users. Residential customers consist mainly of gas users from HDB, condominiums and landed premises. The town gas transmission network operates at 3 barg whereas the distribution network operates at pressure regimes ranging from 1 kPa to 50 kPa. • Natural gas is supplied to about 200 customers and is imported from four sources (two submarine pipelines from Indonesia, one submarine pipeline from Malaysia and internationally through the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal). Under the Gas Network Code, Gas Shippers/Retailers represent the customers that are connected to the natural gas networks. These natural gas customers are typically commercial or industrial and include all power stations. The natural gas transmission network operates mainly at two pressure regimes, 28 barg and 40 barg, and the distribution network operates at pressure regimes ranging from 3 barg to 6 barg. 1 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 2 1.3 Definitions The following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this document. “Authority” means the Energy Market Authority of Singapore established under the Energy Market Authority of Singapore Act (Cap.92B); “Gas Transporter” or “Transporter” means a representative holding a gas transporter’s license; “Gas Retailer” or “Retailer” means a person who supplies gas to Retail Customers and who holds a Retailer’s license; “Gas Shipper” or “Shipper” means a person holding a gas shipper’s license; “Gas Network Code” refers to the Gas Network Code issued by the Authority, setting out common terms and conditions between the Gas Transporter and Shippers who engage the Gas Transporter to transport natural gas though the gas pipeline network. “DR” known as designated representative means a professional engineer or a licensed gas service worker appointed by the developer or a responsible person for the premises; “PE” known as professional engineer means any person who is registered as a professional engineer in the mechanical engineering discipline under the Professional Engineers Act (Cap. 253); “LGSW” known as licensed gas service worker” means a person who is licensed under section 12 (3) of the Gas Act (Chapter 116A); “gas service work” means any work carried out on any gas installation or gas appliance, in whole or in part, including any design, construction, installation, commissioning, erection, testing, repair, addition, alteration or maintenance work; “gas service isolation valve (“GSIV”)” means a valve, located at or near the boundary line of any property or the apron of any building, used by a gas transporter to isolate the supply of gas to that property or building; “gas service pipe” means a pipe or any part thereof, other than a gas main, used for the purpose of conveying gas from a gas main to a gas service isolation valve, and includes any pipe owned by, or under the management or control of, a gas transporter which is used for the purpose of conveying gas from the gas service isolation valve to the meter at a consumer’s premises as defined in the Gas Act (Chapter 116A); “gas fitting” includes any pipe, valve, meter, regulator or other device for the control, measurement and use of gas as defined in the Gas Act (Chapter 116A); 2 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 3 “Gas installation” means a discrete grouping of gas fittings linking a gas service pipe to a gas appliance as defined in the Gas Act (Chapter 116A); “Gas Meter Control Valve” means a valve at the inlet of any meter used for the purpose of turning on or off a supply of gas through such meter to any gas installation as defined in the Gas (Supply) Regulations; “Meter Installation” means any meter and its associated equipment and installation including associated pipework, filter, valve, pressure regulating equipment, seal, housing, mounting, telemetry equipment, gas chromatograph and flow computer 1.4 Codes of Practices and Regulatory Requirements This connection procedure shall be read in conjunction with the provisions in the Gas Act, Gas (Supply) Regulations, Gas (Metering) Regulations, Gas Supply Code, Gas Metering Code, Singapore Standard, SS608 – Code of Practice for Gas Installation and relevant Retailer’s Handbook of Gas Supply, where applicable. The demarcation of responsibility from the gas service pipe to the gas installation is provided in Appendix 1 for reference purpose. 1.5 Submission of Application Please submit all connection enquiries, applications for gas connection and admittance request via the Gas Retailer on SP Group’s eBusiness Portal (“Portal”): https://ebiz.spgroup.com.sg/index.html For all other matters, please submit your request to: gasenquiry@spgroup.com.sg 3 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 4 2. Procedures for Gas Connection and Gas Admittance Gas user, the applicant for gas supply, are advised to apply through City Energy, the Town Gas Retailer, for connection to the gas main network. The Retailer will liaise with the Transporter on behalf of the applicant for gas connection and admittance. The key steps for gas connection and gas admittance are outlined below. The detailed process flow chart and Town Gas Connection application forms can be found in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 respectively. Apply for Gas Connection Make Payment Engage DR Apply for Gas Admittance Apply to Retailer for Gas Supply and Turn On 2.1 Apply for Gas Connection To apply for a town gas connection, the Retailer shall submit the following documents and information through the Portal: • Endorsed Form GD1 - “Application for Gas Distribution Connection”; & • Location / site plan showing the project site and proposed connection point(s) endorsed by the responsible person or applicant The Transporter shall notify the Retailer on the outcome of the application within 14 days from the date of receipt of the application. If the application is successful, the connection charge will also be made known to the Retailer. 2.2 Make Payment The Retailer shall confirm the project by making payment for the connection charge. The Transporter shall commence work upon receipt of the connection charge payment from the Retailer. The Transporter shall commence permit application, procurement and construction works to extend the gas pipeline up to and including the GSIV. Typically, a lead time of 6 to 8 weeks is required to apply for and obtain services’ plans and opening permit from the relevant authorities / agencies before excavation, pipe laying and connection works can commence. 4 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure 2.3 Engage DR for Consumer’s Gas Installation Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 5 The applicant shall engage a PE or a LGSW, as the case may require, as the DR for the project. The Retailer and the DR shall liaise with the Transporter on the connection point at the property boundary, the work schedule, and other related matters throughout the entire project until commissioning. The DR is responsible for the design, procurement and construction of the Gas Installation from the GSIV to the appliance/equipment, excluding the Meter Installation, in accordance to the Gas Act and its subsidiary legislations and applicable Code(s). 2.4 Apply for Gas Admittance The DR shall certify completion and successful testing of the Gas Installation. When the Gas Installation is ready to receive gas, the DR/applicant shall apply, through the Retailer, to the Transporter to connect and admit gas into the Gas Installation up to, but excluding, the Meter Installation by submitting the following forms: • Form GD2 - “Application for Admittance of Gas”; The DR shall conduct the necessary proof test and submit the completed Form GD3 “Certificate of Proof Test” and request for interim admittance of gas immediately prior to the Transporter connecting the Gas Installation to the gas pipeline network and admits gas into the Gas Installation up to, but excluding, the Meter Installation. Upon successful interim admittance of gas, the Transporter shall issue the “Statement of Interim Admittance of Gas”. Thereafter, the DR shall proceed to purge and commission the Gas Installation up to, but excluding, the Meter Installation. The Transporter shall issue the “Statement of Admittance of Gas” upon certification by the DR of successful purging and commissioning of the Gas Installation up to the Meter Installation. 5 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure 2.5 Apply to Retailer for Supply and Gas Turn On Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 6 The application for gas supply and turn-on shall be made to the Retailer in the case of Town Gas Connection. The Retailer shall carry out gas turn-on from the Meter Installation up to the appliances/equipment. The applicant is advised to refer to the Retailer’s "Handbook for Gas Supply" for the latest procedures. A summary of the procedures is shown below. • The DR shall: o certify completion and successful testing of the Consumer’s Internal Pipe; and o apply to the Retailer for connection and gas turn-on up to the appliances/equipment when the Consumer’s Internal Pipe is ready to receive gas. • The Retailer shall: o ensure appropriate tests, before and after the installation of the meter, are performed on the gas installation from and including the meter to the gas appliance before the as supply is turned on at the relevant Gas Meter Control Valve; o arrange for the connection of the Consumer’s Internal Pipe to the outlet of the Meter Installation thereafter; and o issue the “Statement of Turn-on of gas” to the applicant. 6 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure 3. Guidelines for Other Applications 3.1 Apply for Replacement, Addition & Alteration Works Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 7 Any application for replacement of, addition or alteration to, the gas installation or gas fitting located from the gas service isolation valve to (and including) the meter installation or after the meter installation shall be made by the applicant, through the Retailer to the Transporter’s email address stated in Section 1.5. 3.2 Apply for Disconnection An application to disconnect a gas installation or gas fitting from a gas pipeline network shall be made by the responsible person to the Transporter in the following instances: • When the gas supply to the premises has been discontinued; or • When the supply of gas is no longer required; or • When the premises are undergoing renovation or demolition and gas supply has to be disconnected for safety reasons. Any application for the disconnection of the gas installation or gas fitting shall be made to the Transporter’s email address in Section 1.5. 3.3 Apply for Re-connection Any application for the re-connection of the gas installation or gas fitting shall be made to the Transporter only when the applicant has rectified the defects on the gas installation/fitting. The application should be made through the Retailer via the Transporter’s Portal. The Transporter shall respond to the Retailer on the outcome of the application within 14 days from the date of receipt of the application. If the application is successful, the connection charge will be provided to the Retailer. 3.4 Other Applications The applicant is advised to consult with the Transporter for gas connections not covered in the procedures stated in this connection policy. The applicant shall send their request to the Transporter’s email address stated in Section 1.5. 7 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 8 4. Charges 4.1 Connection Policy The cost to connect a customer’s gas installation or gas fitting to the Transporter’s gas pipeline network varies from case-to-case, due to the proximity of the customer’s location and the cost of the materials and services required for the gas connection. Where possible, the Transporter will envisage to propose the most cost-effective connection to the applicant. 4.2 Connection Charge The connection charge payable for all gas connection applications is the sum of the connection cost less the deductible cost, subject to a minimum connection charge of zero. The description of each of the cost components are shown below. (1) Connection cost All costs related to the provision of gas connection from the Transporter’s gas pipeline network to the GSIV. (2) Deductible cost The Transporter’s investment value based on the committed gas demand from the applicant for the new gas connection. The investment value is derived based on the net present value of the 5-Year revenue of the average consumption for each consumption category (see Appendix 5). In addition, a Last Mile Standard Connection Charge (“LMSCC”) will be levied to recover the cost of “last mile” connection of the gas installation to the GSIV from the applicant. Details can be found in Appendix 6. The town gas distribution connection deductible costs, LMSCC, standard connection charge for landed residential property and unit rates shall be reviewed and adjusted when deemed necessary by the Transporter. The Transporter reserves the right to review the connection charge paid for any new connection and seek reimbursement for the first 5 years under-recovered revenue from the Retailer if the actual gas consumption after 5 years of operation is more than 10% below the projected gas demand declared during application. 8 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 9 5. Unauthorised Connection and Supply of Gas In accordance to the Gas Act, any person who: • lays or causes to be laid gas pipe or fitting to connect to the gas network belonging to or managed by the Transporter without consent of the Transporter; • fraudulently abstracts, uses or consumes the supply of gas; • tempers any gas meter shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment, or both. The Transporter may disconnect the premises of, or the gas retailer may discontinue supply of gas to the premises of, the person. 6. Pressure Regulation for Internal Gas Pipeline With effect from 1 April 2020, when designing the internal pipe for any premise supplied with TG at low pressure, the DR shall ensure that the pressure supplied to any gas appliance shall not exceed 31 mbarg. An accessible pressure measurement test point shall also be provided at the top of every gas riser. 9 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 10 7. Appendices Appendix 1 – Demarcation of Responsibility 10 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Appendix 2 – Town Gas Distribution Connection Flow Chart Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 11 Start Applicant/Responsible person applies for connection through Retailer via e-Business portal • Endorsed Form GD1 • Connection Point Plan Transporter notifies Retailer within 14 days on the connection charge and project lead time. Has Retailer paid connection charge? Yes No Works shall not commence. If connection quotation expires, Applicant/ Responsible person to apply for connection again. Project confirmed • Transporter commences permit application, procurement and construction • Retailer liaises with consumer/DR and Transporter on the project • DR designs and constructs gas installation from GSIV to the appliance/equipment, excluding the Meter Installation. a 11 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 12 Appendix 2 – Town Gas Distribution Connection Flow Chart (Con’t) a Gas Installation up to the Meter Installation and the site ready to receive gas DR applies for gas admittance • Form GD2 DR conducts proof test immediately prior to gas admittance • Form GD3 Transporter issues “Statement of Interim Admittance of Gas” and DR proceeds to purge and commission up to the Meter Installation Transporter issues “Statement of Admittance of Gas” End (Refer to Retailer’s “Handbook on Gas Supply” for Application for supply and Gas Turn-on.) 12 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Appendix 3 – Town Gas Connection Application Forms Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 13 S/No. Form No. Description 1 GD1 Application for Gas Distribution Connection 2 GD2 Application for Admittance of Gas 3 GD3 Certificate of Proof Test 4 GD4 Authorisation to Turn on Gas Meter Control Valve 13 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 14 Appendix 4 – Reference Rates This sets out a non-exhaustive list of the main cost drivers and the corresponding unit rates used in the estimation of the capital investment for a new distribution pipeline. For the avoidance of doubt, the information set out here is provided solely for reference only and will be subject to changes in actual contract rates. S/No. Description Size (mm) Unit Rate ($) excl. GST Unit Rate ($) incl. 9% GST 1 Supply and Laying of PE pipes and fittings ($/m) 315 750 818 2 Connection to existing pipes ($/job) 315 12,900 14,061 3 Installation of Valve ($/job) 300 7,800 8,502 4 Installation of regulator ($/pc) 42,500 46,325 5 Reinstatement of rigid pavement / concrete panel ($/m 2 ) 480 524 6 Milling and Patching of road (min 250m 2 ) ($/m 2 ) 31 34 Note: The amount of LTA road opening charges may vary due to the scope of the distribution project. For better clarity, please refer to LTA’s website for the charging methodology for LTA road opening charges. 14 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 15 Appendix 5 – Deductible Component for Town Gas Distribution Connection (wef 1 Apr 24) 1) For General, Bulk A and Bulk B Consumers c = Consumption per Annum General Bulk A Bulk B (kWh) Tariff ($) Tariff ($) Tariff ($) c ≤ 50,000 - - - 50,000 < c ≤ 75,000 20,000 20,000 - 75,000 < c ≤ 100,000 25,000 25,000 - 100,000 < c ≤ 125,000 35,000 30,000 - 125,000 < c ≤ 150,000 45,000 40,000 - 150,000 < c ≤ 175,000 50,000 45,000 - 175,000 < c ≤ 200,000 60,000 55,000 - 200,000 < c ≤ 250,000 70,000 65,000 - 250,000 < c ≤ 300,000 85,000 80,000 - 300,000 < c ≤ 350,000 100,000 90,000 - 350,000 < c ≤ 400,000 120,000 105,000 - 400,000 < c ≤ 450,000 135,000 120,000 - 450,000 < c ≤ 500,000 150,000 135,000 - 500,000 < c ≤ 600,000 170,000 155,000 - 600,000 < c ≤ 700,000 205,000 - 175,000 700,000 < c ≤ 1,000,000 265,000 - 225,000 1,000,000 < c ≤ 1,500,000 390,000 - 335,000 1,500,000 < c ≤ 2,000,000 550,000 - 465,000 Beyond 2,000,000 625,000 - 530,000 15 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 16 2) For Bulk E consumers c = Consumption per Annum (kWh) Bulk E Tariff ($) c ≥ 6,000,000 960,000 16 Town Gas Connection Policy and Procedure Updated on: 1 Apr 24 Page 17 Appendix 6 – Last Mile Standard Connection Charge Pipe diameter (d) LMSCC ($) Excl. GST LMSCC ($) incl. 9% GST 1 d < 100mm 500 545 2 200mm > d ≥ 100mm 800 872 3 300mm > d ≥ 200mm 2,000 2,180 4 d ≥ 300mm 3,200 3,488 Note: • Standard connection charge of $3,500 ($3,815 incl. 9% GST) is only applicable for connection in front of a private landed residential property where the gas main is in LTA road reserve in front of the house. Connection to landed property shall be from the front of the house only. • Figures may not reflect the full GST effect due to rounding. 17

Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. SP Group Offers EV Full Charging In 30 Minuteshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Offers-EV-Full-Charging-In-30-Minutes Media Release SP Group Offers EV Full Charging In 30 Minutes Singapore, 9 January 2019 – Electric vehicle (EV) users can now fully charge their vehicles in 30 minutes at SP Group’s (SP) island-wide charging network, with the largest number of fast direct current (DC) chargers. SP is building Singapore’s largest public EV charging network with 1,000 points, including 250 DC charging points, by 2020. SP’s first wave of 38 charging points are located at commercial buildings, industrial sites and educational institutions. (See Annex for the list of charging locations) The locations are close to amenities such as food centres, offering drivers greater convenience while waiting for their vehicles to be charged. There are 19 high-powered 50kW direct current (DC) charging points and the other 19 are 43kW alternating current (AC) charging points. These are among the fastest EV charging points in Singapore. The 50kW DC chargers can fully charge a car in 30 minutes. Over the next few years, SP will introduce more high-powered DC charging points of up to 350kW. Other than SP’s, there are six other DC chargers in Singapore. SP’s new additions will be a game-changer in improving the charging turnaround time for EV drivers in Singapore. EV drivers can also enjoy at least 50 per cent cost savings compared to typical Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles for every kilometre travelled. The cost of using SP charging points will be regularly adjusted, mainly influenced by the prevailing electricity costs in Singapore. “Our nation-wide public charging network offers EV drivers fast charging, with greater convenience and a seamless experience through our digital solution, at cost-competitive rates. This will encourage wider adoption of green mobility in Singapore, and enable drivers to save cost,” said Mr Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group. EV drivers can use SP Group’s charging service through the SP Utilities mobile application where they can search for the nearest available charging points, receive updates on their charging sessions and make payment. This first wave of locations includes Singapore Polytechnic. The SP charging points there will also serve as an education and research platform, as part of Singapore Polytechnic’s engineering curriculum to train students and adult learners. Thought this collaboration, SP Group and Singapore Polytechnic aim to develop new skills related to EVs and related charging technologies for Singapore. SP Group is also showcasing its charging points at the Singapore Motorshow 2019 at Suntec City from 10 to 13 January 2019. They will be located at the BMW and Hyundai booths. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. ANNEX: List of charging locations Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Jun-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Jun-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES Tengah residents to get dedicated car-sharing service from June next year Various electrified Toyota models will be made available to Tengah residents through a car-sharing pilot between Borneo Motors and SP Group. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2022, 5:40 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Residents in Tengah town will have access to various electrified Toyota models through a car-sharing pilot between Toyota distributor Borneo Motors and energy provider SP Group. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding between the two parties on Thursday (June 30). When launched in June next year, the cars can be booked through the SP smartphone app or the Kinto Share app operated by Borneo Motors. This will be the first time that users of SP Group's services can hire a car through its smartphone app. Ms Jasmine Wong, the chief executive of Inchcape Singapore and Greater China, which owns Borneo Motors, said: "With this initiative, we combine our expertise in electrified vehicles with SP Group's eco-charging solutions to embark on a significant step in steering the nation towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living." In addition, Borneo Motors and SP Group will set up an innovation and experience centre in the housing estate to help Tengah residents learn about sustainable mobility solutions. Borneo Motors launched Kinto Share last year for its on-demand car-sharing service with Lexus models. On its website, prices for daily rental start from $198. The collaboration with SP Group will see the vehicles being parked at dedicated carparks in the Tengah township. The exact details are still being worked out. This is the first time Kinto Share will serve a housing estate. Currently, users of the car-sharing service pick up the vehicles from the Lexus Boutique in Leng Kee Road. They can also pay for doorstep delivery and retrieval. SP Group and Borneo Motors are also conducting joint research in electrification, focusing on areas such as user behaviour and vehicle energy consumption, to further develop their future electric mobility programmes. The pilot, which runs for five years, will initially have eight Toyota models, seven of which are hybrids that do not require access to an EV charger. The eighth is the bZ4X, the Japanese car brand's first fully-electric vehicle, which will be officially launched in Singapore by then. A plug-in hybrid model is said to be in the pipeline. To encourage take-up, Tengah residents will be offered preferential rates for both the car rental and EV charging. Located in the western part of Singapore, Tengah consists of five districts with 42,000 residential units. Touted as a "smart-energy town", it features EV-ready carparks. Solar panels located on the top of residential blocks supply the needed electricity to power selected parking lots with EV chargers. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Govt proposes laws for EV charging, including requiring new buildings to install chargers Treating EV charging as essential service will drive consumer adoption: Experts Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS Terms & Conditions Data Protection Policy Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2021 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80 per cent of Singapore households own air-conditioners, and from NEA household electricity consumption profile, air-conditioning contributes about 24 per cent of the average household electricity consumption. With rising incomes and warming temperatures, air-conditioning ownership and the use of air conditioners are set to rise. Worldwide, the use of air-conditioners results in the emission of nearly two million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, or about 4 per cent of the global share. There is therefore an increasing need to reduce carbon footprint from more energy efficient air-conditioning systems. The reduction in electricity consumption from CCS will contribute towards Singapore’s ambitious carbon footprint reduction commitments. Singapore aims to accelerate its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, peaking emissions in 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While Singapore’s carbon emissions represent a small percentage of the global share (0.13 per cent in 2020), Singapore’s per capita emissions are very high, about twice the global average at 12 tonnes annually. If Singaporeans can reduce their carbon emissions significantly, it would demonstrate how people can meaningfully counteract climate change without severely lowering their standard of living. Mr Liu is energised by his contribution to help Singapore meet its climate goals. “The CCS we are building will enable Tengah residents to lower their carbon footprint through an energy-efficient cooling system. Just by living in the estate, each resident has already started the sustainability journey. This is a huge motivating factor to every engineer working on the Tengah project. “We started from ground zero and had our fair share of roadblocks in the journey. With all the hard work we put in, it is very rewarding to see everything come to fruition. I am glad to be able to play a part in pioneering the most futuristic town in Singapore towards smart and sustainable living. I guess it's my way of leaving my mark – a green one,” adds Mr Liu. Energy-efficient cooling for a warming world Leading the effort for more efficient cooling systems, SP Group will be implementing various types of cooling systems in different capacities, both in commercial and residential buildings. Its flagship district cooling system in the Marina Bay CBD network will be expanding to cool 28 commercial buildings by 2026. The savings in electricity consumption is estimated to reduce about 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off the road. SP Group is establishing Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for STMicroelectronics at the Ang Mo Kio Technopark. By the time it is operational in 2025, it will reduce carbon emissions by up to 120,000 tonnes annually. SP Group is also constructing a distributed district cooling network in Tampines, where seven existing buildings will be retrofitted by 2025. Transitioning the world into a decarbonised future Beyond its role as the national grid operator, SP Group actively pursues sustainability initiatives as a key part of Singapore’s climate strategy. Its climate initiatives include a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, deploying rooftop solar energy generation, and smart electricity metering to monitor and reduce usage. SP Group has also exported these technologies to overseas markets where there is demand for sustainable energy solutions. SP Group has provided expertise to build district cooling and heating systems, smart metering and solar power generation in cities in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • TECH • SPORT • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved. Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/our-sustainability-focus SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Our Sustainability Focus SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is central to our mission to deliver reliable and efficient power supply, and helping our customers enjoy a high quality way of life. We incorporate sustainability in our operations and business offerings. SP Group is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – to ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To guide us on this path, we have set ourselves a “30-30-30” target. We want to help customers achieve at least 30 per cent added value, and reduce our carbon footprint by another 30 per cent, by 2030. This target is driven by innovative and sustainable solutions developed in-house. As we continue to power the nation, we want to contribute to a greener, cleaner tomorrow for future generations. — 11 July 2018 TAGS SUSTAINABILITYSDG730-30-30 YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group partners KBC to study and develop Vietnam's first district cooling system for industrial parks SP Group launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah DSTA appoints SP Group to roll out smart utilities management system across Singapore's defence facilities Category: Sustainability Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=30-30-30 Search 30-Nov-2022.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2022/30-Nov-2022.pdf THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT Making air-conditioning greener: How he's helping Singaporeans reduce their carbon footprint The centralised cooling system that he and his team at SP Group are building for Tengah new town will be 30 per cent more energy efficient, which contributes to the nation's climate goals Mr Liu Yue inside one of the thermal storage tanks in the world's largest underground district cooling network operated by SP Group PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2022, 4:00 AM SGT Mr Liu Yue has a new engineering challenge. The 38-year-old Principal Engineer is part of the team designing and building the first centralised cooling system (CCS) for a residential estate in Singapore – in the Tengah eco-town. Instead of individual compressor units mounted on aircon ledges, Mr Liu is tasked to build a centralised system which circulates chilled water to and from each flat to cool air within the flat, thus delivering air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in the estate. The first homes will be ready in 2023. “It is definitely a challenge because we have to work with many other parties to overcome the space constraints,” says Mr Liu. In his previous posting in SP Group, Mr Liu worked at an underground district cooling system that serves the Marina Bay central business district. But this time, Mr Liu has to deal with space constraints of a different kind. “In HDB flats, it’s not cost-efficient to have large underground spaces, so we have to think out of the box and find space for our cooling equipment,” Mr Liu shares. Eventually, the project team decided to place the CCS equipment on the HDB block roof, which would allow precious ground space to be used by the community. HDB flat rooftops would host the CCS equipment which service a cluster of HDB blocks. This arrangement would optimise the cooling output of the CCS equipment, achieving both energy efficiency and supply reliability. Mr Liu is proud that he plays a part in transforming the energy sector to meet climate goals. Get tips to grow your investments and career in weekly newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. “My work helps to make essential services and utilities, which are crucial for daily life and business, more energy efficient. We are helping to improve lives by the meaningful transformation of the power industry. This brings me a lot of satisfaction as an engineer,” he says. Reaping benefits from economies of scale In a CCS, a few interconnected centralised plants produce chilled water which is piped to individual households. “Colder” chilled water produced at the centralised plants is circulated to the indoor air-conditioner (known as chilled water fan coil unit or FCU) in each flat. The FCU recirculates the air within the flat and cools the air. In the process, the chilled water is “warmed” up. The warmer water is then returned to the centralised plants to be chilled again and repeat the process. Because the centralised chilled water plants are 30 per cent more energy efficient by design than individual split units found typically in households, CCS is more economical for air-conditioning of flats. Mr Liu Yue is the deputy lead for the construction of the centralised cooling system that will deliver air-conditioning service to 19,000 households in Tengah eco-town. PHOTO: SP GROUP Air-conditioned comfort with lower emissions Air-conditioning is ubiquitous in tropical Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, about 80

NKF hargai tujuh firma gajikan pesakit ginjal Majikan tawar masa kerja fleksibel agar pesakit dapat jalani rawatan �NUR DHUHA ESOOF nurdhuha@sph.com.sg TUJUH syarikat diberi penghargaan oleh Yayasan Buah Pinggang Kebangsaan (NKF) semalam kerana mengambil atau mengekalkan pesakit ginjal sebagai pekerja mereka. Syarikat itu – Kentucky Fried Chicken Management, McDonald’s Singapore, SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Power, S.K. Rosenbauer, UTC Aerospace Systems dan Wing Tai Holdings – diiktiraf kerana menyokong pesakit ginjal dengan menawarkan masa kerja fleksibel agar pesakit dapat menjalani rawatan yang diperlukan. Mereka menerima Anugerah Majikan Luar Biasa daripada tetamu terhormat, Menteri Tenaga Manusia, Encik Tan Chuan-Jin, dalam acara yang diadakan di Pusat NKF di Kim Keat Road itu. Sembilan Anugerah Keberanian turut disampaikan pada majlis penyampaian tersebut kepada pesakit ginjal yang terus aktif dan memberi sumbangan kepada tempat kerja masing-masing walaupun mempunyai masalah kesihatan. Tiga daripada penerima anugerah itu ialah Encik Johari Marzuki, 54 tahun; Encik Mohamed Hairi Bahari, 53 tahun; dan Encik Muhammad Aliwara, 49 tahun. NKF berkata lebih 700 pesakitnya mempunyai pekerjaan sepenuh atau separuh masa. Mereka perlu diberi masa menjalani dialisis tiga kali seminggu, dengan setiap sesi memakan masa sehingga empat jam. Menurut Encik Johari, yang telah 39 tahun berkhidmat bersama Singapore Power, majikannya menawarkan susunan kerja fleksibel bagi memberinya masa menjalani dialisis. Namun, pegawai teknikal kanan yang mengalami penyakit ginjal sejak 23 tahun lalu itu memilih menjalani rawatan pada sebelah malam kerana tidak mahu mengganggu operasi di tempat kerjanya. “Saya kerja dari 8 pagi hingga 5 petang. Kemudian saya ke pusat dialisis untuk menjalani rawatan dari 6.30 petang hingga 11 malam. Memang penatlah tapi dah jadi rutin hidup saya sekarang,” kata Encik Johari yang merupakan satu-satunya pesakit ginjal di Singapore Power buat masa ini. Pengarah Pengurusan syarikat itu, Encik Peter Leong, berkata pihaknya gembira melihat mutu kerja Encik Johari tidak terjejas walaupun beliau perlu kerap menjalani dialisis. Semasa ditemui media pada hujung acara, Encik Tan berkata beliau berharap syarikat dapat memberi penekanan kepada kesihatan di tempat kerja dan tidak hanya kepada keselamatan pekerja. “Jika syarikat memberi tumpuan kepada kesihatan menyeluruh pekerja mereka, ia akan membawa perbezaan ketara,” kata Encik Tan. Acara semalam turut meraikan ulang tahun pertama Program Sokongan Pesakit NKF yang menyediakan sokongan dan kaunseling kepada pesakit ginjal. Seramai 129 penyokong pesakit menyertai program tersebut sejak ia diperkenalkan dan mereka telah membantu 780 pesakit sejauh ini.