The digital board provides real-time figures of a block’s aggregated water and electricity consumption and the resulting carbon emissions generated over the previous 24 hours. PHOTO: TAMPINES TOWN COUNCIL/FACEBOOK ‘Eco boards’ to track utilities usage at five Tampines HDB blocks Rei Kurohi Residents from about 633 households staying in five Housing Board blocks in Tampines can now track their blocks’ utilities usage at “eco boards” installed at their lift lobbies under a pilot programme. The digital boards provide real-time figures of the block’s aggregated water and electricity consumption and the resulting carbon emissions generated over the previous 24 hours. They also offer residents tips on lowering their utilities consumption and will let them take part in energy-saving challenges through competitions with other blocks. Speaking at the launch event yesterday morning at Block 878A in Tampines Avenue 8, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said the eco boards are part of the Tampines Town Council’s effort to make the estate Singapore’s first “eco town”. Mr Masagos, who is the MP for the Tampines West ward of Tampines GRC, noted that Singapore is aiming to reduce the amount of water used by households to 130 litres per person daily by 2030, down from the current amount of about 140 litres daily. “To get there, there are a lot of things that need to be done. First, we need to get information to our residents for them to know how they compare with others in terms of usage and what they can do to reduce their water usage over time.” Three other Tampines GRC MPs – Ms Cheng Li Hui, Mr Desmond Choo and Mr Baey Yam Keng – also attended the launch. More eco boards will be installed at five other blocks in Tampines over the next two months under the pilot, which will last about six months. The programme is the result of a partnership between Tampines Town Council and utilities provider SP Group, which designed and developed the boards. Mr Chang Sau Sheong, chief executive of energy tech company SP Digital under SP Group, said during the launch that the boards will complement the SP Utilities app, which was rolled out in 2015 to let consumers track their individual consumption. On top of its main aim to change residents’ behaviour and nudge them to reduce their consumption, the boards will also help the town council and municipal operators improve estate management efficiency by enabling them to monitor utilities used for common areas. This will allow them to pick up any anomalies and react quickly, Mr Chang said. “Today, what they have is end of the month (figures). This is often too late, say, if there’s a leakage in the water supply or some issues with the electricity usage.” rei@sph.com.sg

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Green your electricity consumption for a cleaner and healthier world SUSTAINABILITY So, you want to live greener, and in a way that makes a difference to the world we live in. You want to know that your lifestyle choices can make a positive impact – and you need to be able to do it affordably. SP Group’s newly launched My Green Credits™ may just be the answer. My Green Credits, a new feature on the SP Utilities app, lets you purchase “green credits” from local and overseas renewable energy projects to counter the carbon emissions from your electricity consumption. Here are three reasons why you should consider greening your electricity consumption with My Green Credits: 1) Reduce your carbon footprint, your way With My Green Credits, you get to decide how much of your energy consumption you want to green. Simply click on the “My Green Credits” feature on the SP Utilities app, select the renewable energy project, then purchase the amount of “green credits”[1] in the form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). RECs are internationally-recognised instruments that validate the amount of green energy produced from renewable energy sources. When you purchase green credits in the form of RECs, the amount of energy you choose to green is matched by an equivalent amount of energy produced at a verified and credible renewable energy source. You can also view the approximate reduction in your carbon emissions as a result of the purchase. This means you can measure your actual contribution towards lowering carbon emissions. Click here to find out how RECs work. 2) Help generate demand for renewable energy When you purchase RECs, you are creating demand for renewable energy. You are also sending a clear signal to the market that you care about where your energy comes from. We’ve seen a growing demand for RECs from companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and prioritise their sustainability goals. Studies have shown that more people are buying RECs and supporting the growth of renewable energy projects. With more green energy generated, our reliance on fossil fuels will decrease as a result. Now Singapore households can do the same, and play their part in creating a low carbon, smart energy Singapore by purchasing My Green Credits. 3) Support local and global green energy projects With My Green Credits, you can choose to purchase RECs from local or international renewable energy projects. In Singapore, the government has announced that we are on track to ramp up solar capacity by more than seven times in the next decade. The increased capacity will produce enough solar energy to power up 350,000 households annually[2] by 2030.  My Green Credits also lets you purchase RECs from green projects beyond Singapore’s borders. This spurs more renewable energy generation to surface globally and brings about social benefits such as job creation and infrastructure development to local communities. A low carbon future is critical – and SP is committed to making it happen and empowering everyone to do the same. With My Green Credits, anyone with a utilities account in Singapore can make a difference, conveniently and affordably.  Purchase My Green Credits on the SP Utilities App here. [1] The cost of purchasing My Green Credits is in addition to electricity bill charges. [2] https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/solar-panels-on-rooftops-or-floating-on-water-may-be-a-common-sight-soon TAGS MY GREEN CREDITSSUSTAINABILITYRECS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group expands sustainable energy operations in China with Chongqing Transport Hub project win STMicroelectronics enhances sustainability with chiller cooling system at Toa Payoh SP signs PPA with BASF for rooftop solar deployment

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STRIDES AND SP GROUP TO LAUNCH ELECTRIFICATION-AS-A- SERVICE (EaaS) FOR EV CUSTOMERS Singapore, 28 May 2021 – SP Group (SP) and Strides Transportation (Strides) have signed an agreement to launch Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) as a new offering to Strides’ drivers and fleet customers. Strides will leverage SP’s high-speed public EV charging network, which is the largest of its kind in Singapore, to provide the service. Both parties also agreed on a strategic collaboration to explore various technological solutions to enhance the EaaS offering for EV customers, including the provision and operation of charging points at customer premises. Through this tie-up, Strides, a subsidiary of SMRT Road Holdings, will offer its EV drivers and corporate customers access to high-speed chargers around Singapore. This will provide greater convenience and a quicker turnaround time for its drivers. SP Mobility, a subsidiary of SP, is a dominant player and an early mover in EV charging infrastructure. It currently has 340 charging points set up in 71 locations 1 including shopping malls, commercial buildings, business parks and industrial sites islandwide. One-third of SP’s nationwide charging network are high-speed DC chargers. The signing was witnessed by Group Chief Executive Officer of SP, Mr Stanley Huang, and SMRT Corporation’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neo Kian Hong. Mr Huang said, “We are committed to accelerating Singapore’s green mobility transition and enabling large-scale adoption through accessibility, convenience and affordability. In addition to building the most pervasive network infrastructure in Singapore, we will be drawing on our technology to find new ways to meet Stride’s business needs, and the differentiated charging needs of the EV ecosystem. I am confident this partnership will provide insights and spur innovations to drive greater operational efficiencies and sustainable outcomes for customers and drivers.” Mr Tan Kian Heong, President, SMRT Road Holdings, said, “Electric vehicle charging is key to the adoption of EV and migration to green transport modes in Singapore. As a player in the EV ecosystem, we want to assure all our partners that Strides’ Electrification-as-a-Service has a suite 1 Total number of charging points and locations accurate as at 31 March 2021 1 of solutions to meet their needs. We look forward to our collaboration with SP Group, which will go a long way towards powering our fleet of EVs, which include the electric taxis that are coming our way.” Strides’ EaaS is a suite of end-to-end solutions that include the provision and maintenance of a wide range of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and a digital management platform. Strides and SP aim to jointly develop innovative solutions that deliver a seamless user experience and help companies and fleet owners accelerate their sustainability plans. SMRT recently announced its plans to convert its entire taxi fleet to 100% electric within the next five years. The first batch of 300 electric taxis is slated to arrive in Singapore progressively from July this year. The electrification of the entire taxi fleet is part of SMRT’s growth strategy in green businesses under its urban mobility services arm, Strides Mobility. SP had earlier signed partnerships with the Goldbell Group, Grab and Schneider Electric to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. In recent months, SP announced a partnership with Chevron to install chargers at four Caltex service stations, and added chargers at locations such as Paya Lebar Quarter, Great World City and Orchid Country Club. -Ends- 2 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 renewable and sustainable energy solutions including solar energy solutions, microgrids, 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 follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Strides Transportation Strides Transportation is one of the leading providers of vehicle leasing, chauffeur services and sustainable urban mobility services. We operate a wide range of luxury vehicles, sedans and private buses. Other than offering well-maintained vehicles and good service, we develop green and autonomous mobility solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs through innovative technologies. We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service and Safety, and Excellence. Strides is committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for our commuters. 3

2 | TOP STORIES The Business Times | Monday, August 12, 2019 Charging power still a chicken-and-egg gripe for electric fleets Private players moving into charging market amid relative paucity of charging points By Annabeth Leow leowhma@sph.com.sg @AnnabethLeowBT and Navin Sregantan navinsre@sph.com.sg @NavinSreBT Singapore DESPITE plans to drive pollutive petrol and diesel cars into history, electric vehicles (EVs) have still struggled to lose their training wheels. The relative paucity of charging points has been held up as a “critical gap” in Singapore’s electric road map. But, even as policymakers look at fleetwide electrification for larger transport companies, private players are moving into the charging market, with the state-owned SP Group leading in its target for charging stations. In a surprise Budget 2019 move, Singapore’s excise duty on diesel was doubled to S$0.20 a litre in February. But more charging points would spur investment in EVs, industry players said – the carrot to the tax hike’s stick. Bain had estimated in a recent report that South-east Asia’s annual investment in charging infrastructure would be US$500 million by 2030. SP Group, which is owned by state investment firm Temasek Holdings, now manages 50 of the country’s roughly 200 public charging points. It is gunning for 1,000 points by next year, including 250 fast-charging DC stations, which can charge a battery in half an hour. SP Group is not the sole provider of public charging points in the city state. Greenlots, owned by Shell since January, first began operations in Singapore in 2010. It runs 34 charging points across 23 spaces, with most in the central business district. Since May, Red Dot Power’s electric charging operations have been funnelled through sister company REVO Charge. It operates seven charging points, with plans to hit 50 points in public and private areas. And, as BlueSG marked its first anniversary in Singapore, the availability of public charging stations was given a boost with the electric car-sharing platform opening up 99 charging points across 25 locations. Meanwhile, Swiss industrial vendor ABB, which already provides the equipment used by SP Group, will supply charging infrastructure for the operators behind two-thirds of “One of the challenges in Singapore is the size of the market – which will limit the logic of having too many different networks competing with one another.” Bain partner Dale Hardcastle Singapore’s 60 electric buses in 2020. Jagwinder Singh, Singapore general manager of overland and distribution for Kuehne + Nagel, called islandwide charging availability “a key consideration” in the logistics multinational’s decision to roll out two light-duty Renault electric vans last year. But Goh Chee Kiong, head of strategic development at SP Group, noted that charging infrastructure – which the Bain report called a chicken-and-egg issue – now makes for “a critical gap, often expressed by prospective EV buyers in their considerations”. “One of the challenges in Singapore is the size of the market – which will limit the logic of having too many different networks competing with one another,” Bain partner Dale Hardcastle later told The Business Times. “It may be more logically and faster to have few networks set up by single parties of consortium to accelerate the pace of development.” Johan de Villiers, managing director for Singapore and South-east Asia at ABB, told BT that, as the sector evolves, “the need for collaboration is greater than ever”, as businesses like his will have to work with manufacturers and operators on issues such as technology standards. But Vijay Sirse, chief executive of REVO Charge, said operators are still trying to build up their own bases. “There are also technical challenges for roaming that must be addressed – for example, the harmonisation of different communication and data transfer technologies,” said Mr Sirse. “Another challenge is the safe and secure exchange of consumer usage data.” Tan Kong Hwee, executive director for mobility at the Economic Development Board (EDB), told BT that charging infrastructure providers must figure out the business case for their own solutions and services. “Thereafter, they could become the first movers in Singapore’s transition to EVs,” he said. “(The) EDB will continue to engage various fleet players – including logistics companies – to understand how fleet electrification could benefit their businesses.” Christopher Leck, deputy group director of technology and industry development at the Land Transport Authority (LTA), had told the Credit Suisse Global Supertrends Conference in April that “it makes sense” to The total cost of ownership for EVs may also yield more favourable economics for commercial fleet owners that have higher-intensity operations with light vehicles or lorries ..., the Bain report says. BT FILE PHOTO focus on electrifying large fleets of buses, lorries and taxis, rather than private, individually owned vehicles. ComfortDelGro Corp, which has some 12,000 cabs on Singapore’s roads, tied up with Greenlots in 2018 to run a fast-charging station through an engineering unit. It plans to open a second such station later this year. These charging stations support ComfortDelGro’s four fully electric Hyundai Ioniq and Kona taxis, which are part of an ongoing trial. Those drivers can also use other Greenlots charging services, and a charging station at Komoco Motors in Alexandra. Bain has suggested that commercial fleets will help to flip the switch in the region, as fleet owners “may develop their own charging infrastructure and only would need to make outside investments (or tap third parties) for top-up charging” elsewhere. The total cost of ownership for EVs may also yield more favourable economics for commercial fleet owners that have higher-intensity operations with light vehicles or lorries – especially in markets such as Singapore with higher fuel costs, the report added. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has previously reported that “long-haul, heavy-duty trucks will be harder to electricify” and may have to tap natural gas and hydrogen cells. Yet EDB executive director Lee Eng Keat, whose portfolio includes Singapore’s logistics industry cluster, noted at the Invest Asia 2019 conference in May that, “as fleet replacements come, the cost of a diesel or a carbon engine versus an electric vehicle is coming to close up”. Bain pointed to ride-hailing firm Grab, which has deals with SP Group and car maker Hyundai to lease and manage 200 electric vehicles here until year-end. It suggested that food delivery fleets could follow Grab’s lead – although, when asked what other sectors might go electric, Mr Hardcastle said that logistics providers will need to wait for more EV options to hit the market, while public buses rely on larger and costlier batteries, making a switch a matter of “a few more years”. But “BlueSG and other car sharing services would be able to capture similar benefits to fleets like Grab or Go-Jek, depending upon their business and leading model”, he added. “When looking at charging capacity for buses and trucks, the industry is currently limited to a maximum charge of 600kW,” noted ABB’s Mr de Villiers. “However, there is also significant potential for evolution in this sector, with 1MW charging possible in the not-too-distant future.” Grab’s fleet electrification was part of a joint government trial – which, a spokesman for the LTA told BT, has found out that shared-car fleets could reap economies of scale “with higher daily mileage and potentially lower running costs” than private vehicles. Mr Leck said that the LTA has worked with infrastructure vendors and hopes to “proliferate these sorts of charging infrastructure” publicly. “But, for most of these companies... the primary purpose, as in the case of BlueSG, is really to provision infrastructure for their own shared vehicles first,” he acknowledged. Meanwhile, Kuehne + Nagel’s Mr Singh said that the group will increase its number of EVs here “as the range of EVs improve, the size of the vehicle increases and there are more charging points along our transportation routes in commercial areas”. With the two electric vans now charged at the group’s logistics hub in Pioneer Crescent, “an increase in the number of charging points across the island would have a positive impact on our plans to increase our EV investment in Singapore”, he said, adding that government funding “would help to defray costs and accelerate the transformation” as well. BT Infographics Are we there yet? The central question regarding the growth of electric vehicle (EV) use in Singapore is whether infrastructure needs to be developed first before interest in EVs pick ups among individuals and business owners. The answer is somewhere in between. In the last couple of years, cheaper running costs and more affordable variants of electric vehicles have sprouted up, together with more public and private charging facilties being built.There were 560 electric cars in Singapore last year compared with 12 in 2016. Electric goods and services vehicles have more than doubled in that time. Here is a breakdown of vehicle charging stations available for public use. BY NAVIN SREGANTAN KRANJI EXPRESSWAY AYERRAJAH EXPRESSWAY PAN-ISLA N D EXPRESSWAY SELETAR E XPRE SSWAY E SS CENTRAL EXPRESS WAY L E TAMPINES EXPRESSWAY XPRE W Y AY WA KALLANG-P AYA LEBAR E XPRESSWAY MACALISTER ROAD EAST COAST PARKWAY COLLEGE ROAD Singapore General Hospital K A MPONG BAHRU ROAD Police Cantonment Complex Cantonment Primary School CANTONMENT LINK NEIL ROAD CANTONMENT ROAD CLEMENCEAU AVE Tanjong Pagar Plaza HOE CHIANG ROAD RIVER VALLEY RD Clarke Quay station ANSON ROAD CHJIMES BOON TAT ST SHENTON SHENTON WAY WAY Singapore River Raffles Place station City Hall station Tanjong Pagar station Padang Esplanade station Marina Reservoir Bugis station MARINA BOULEVARD Downtown station One Fullerton Suntec City Mall Bayfront station Promenade station Gardens by the Bay MARINA GARDENS DRIVE AYER RAJAH EXPRESSWAY KEPPEL ROAD Shenton Way Bus Terminal BlueSG, a subsidiary of French conglomerate Bollore Group, commenced operations in Dec 2017 as Singapore's first, electric-only car sharing service. In celebration of its first year here, BlueSG opened up a select group of charging stations for public use. Since late April, drivers of electric vehicles were able to charge their rides at HDB, URA & JTC carparks at 99 charging points across 25 locations in Singapore. While drivers are slowly shifting to electric vehicles, Jenny Lim, BlueSG's commercial and network director notes that currently, BlueSG has 30,000 rentals a month across its 465 BlueCar fleet from 6,000 a year ago. SP Group started operating public charging stations in January and currently has opened 54 electric vehicle charging points across 12 locations with plans to operate 1,000 charging points in Singapore by 2020. The points comprise 50kW direct current (DC) chargers, which are able to fully power up a vehicle in 30 minutes, and 43kW alternating current (AC) chargers. The grid operator's head of strategic development Goh Chee Kiong said that in the past two years, the company started replacing its fleet of vehicles with electric ones and through that, realised that there was a need to address a critical gap in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. An early mover into the electric vehicle charging space, Greenlots commenced operations in 2010 to address the lack of dedicated infrastructure for EV charging. In January, it was acquired by oil major Royal Dutch Shell where it is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell New Energies. It continues to grow its footprint with 34 public charging points across 23 locations, with half of them concentrated in the central business district. It is in discussions with other parties to expand reach and accessibility of electric vehicle charging points in Singapore. It operates many charging points in condominiums and office buildings. Red Dot Power has had its eye on the EV charging business as part of the firm’s strategic plan to offer a one-stop energy solution for buildings. Since May, its electric charging operations are funnelled through sister company REVO Charge, a wholly owned entity of homegrown energy services company vTrium Energy. REVO Charge currently has seven public chargers in operations with the rest of its chargers being private chargers or pending commissioning. Six of those public chargers are at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre and one is at Holland Road Shopping Centre. Two more are under installation at Gardens By The Bay. REVO Charge is on track to hit its target of 50 EV chargers (both private and public) by the end of 2019. Compiled by BT Sources: BlueSG, Greenlots, REVO Charge and SPGroup (charging stations as at August 8, 2019) BT Graphics: Hyrie Rahmat Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.

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SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Young Animators Draw up Gas Safety Tips RELIABILITY Working closely with NYP students were SP Group’s gas safety committee and corporate affairs department. The team comprised (first row, from left) SP’s Engineer Lydia Koh, SP’s Senior Engineer Nur Hafiza binte Mohd Zulkifli, NYP’s Lim Shu Ming, NYP’s Koh Chiau Wen, SP’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Amelia Champion, NYP’s Andrea Low, (second row, from left) NYP’s Quek Yu Jie, SP’s Senior Engineer Lo Ai Jin, NYP’s project supervisor Bhakta Srini, SP’s Senior Engineer Roseanne Chan, and SP’s Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Jeanie Lee. When Nanyang Polytechnic student Quek Yu Jie was 10, he came home to a strange smell and a hissing sound. He witnessed his mother’s quick reaction: she turned off a gas ring that had been left on, and opened all windows in the flat. “My mother knew we needed to let the gas out quickly. But I don’t think we knew we had to shut the main gas valve and leave all other appliances untouched,” Yu Jie, now 25 and a Nanyang Polytechnic final year student, recalled. Yu Jie and three other animation coursemates from NYP’s School of Interactive & Digital Media learnt this when they created a series of gas safety videos for SP Group as part of their Final Year Project. The biggest learning for them was that, using a mobile phone during a gas leak can spark a fire due to the microwaves emitted from phones, said Yu Jie, who led the video’s post-production. Statistics have shown that 42.5 per cent of the gas leaks attended to in the second half of 2018 were due to the misuse of gas appliances.  The videos are part of a gas safety campaign that is rolled out in September this year. NYP students engaged with the SP team to come up with a compelling public education campaign The team used animation to highlight key safety tips: how to detect a leak, ways to prevent gas-related incidents, and the importance of engaging a Licensed Gas Service Worker to install gas appliances. Team-mates Koh Chiau Wen and Lim Shu Ming, both 19, took the lead in developing key characters, while Andrea Low, 20, focused on creating the backdrop. The students worked closely with SP to decide on the best ways to drive home the key messages to a broad audience. “We want to raise the level of gas safety awareness as many people overlook the correct and safe use of gas appliances and accessories,” said Nur Hafiza binte Mohd Zulkifli, Senior Engineer, Gas Operations, from SP’s gas safety committee, a workgroup on gas safety education. Final Year Projects usually take about 480 hours, but project supervisor Bhakta Srini said that for this one, each put in up to 30 hours more, including over weekends and after school, to perfect the videos and capture the realism of human characters. “One second of a film is 24 frames and requires 12 drawings.  We created over 1,500 drawings in total,” explained Chiau Wen, who led the project team. But the students all agreed that it was worth it, since the videos get the message across using everyday scenarios. NYP students had to acquire gas safety knowledge from the SP Engineers and figure out how best to communicate this. Head of Corporate Affairs, Amelia Champion said the collaboration with the polytechnic helped to bring across SP’s gas safety advice through the lens of the students. “Anyone can potentially help detect or prevent a leak or be an advocate for safe practices. This series aims to make our safety messages easily understood and shared with others.” — 24 September 2019 TAGS RELIABILITYGAS SAFETY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ How this 'grid doctor' maintains the health of Singapore's electricity network so everything stays on Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing

2 6 THE BUSINESS TIMES / WEEKEND / SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2023 R EAL ESTATE Labrador Tower set to showcase SP Group’s green, digital energy prowess To save energy it uses underground thermal-energy storage, a microclimate control system and hybrid active chilled beams By Kalpana Rashiwala kalpana@sph.com.sg THE air-conditioning system in SP Group’s Labrador Tower, an office-andretail project, is expected to be about 50 per cent more energy-efficient than a conventional air-con system. The energy savings will be achieved through the use of underground thermal-energy storage, a microclimate control system and hybrid active chilled beams. SP Group expects to complete Labrador Tower in mid-2024. It will be near Labrador Park MRT station and a nature reserve. The thermal storage tank will be in the basement of the office tower. Installing such a system optimises energy efficiency for commercial buildings because they are used heavily in the day and are vacant overnight. Cold water generated by the chiller plant at night is stored in the thermal tank and re-used to cool the building in the day, noted Surbana Jurong Group, the architect for the Labrador Tower project. Surbana Jurong also undertook the mechanical, civil and structural engineering works for the project; among other roles, it worked closely with SP Group to develop Labrador Tower’s sustainability goals. “Re-using the cold water from the storage tank allows asset owners to right-size the chiller plant and cooling The technology’s predictive intelligence works together with sensors and smart dampers to take into account, for example, the number of people in the building and the weather, to optimise air-flow to cool areas evenly. /////////////////////////////////// towers and run the air-conditioning consistently, at optimal load for better efficiency. The space is then freed up for other commercial uses for a higher rental yield,” Surbana Jurong said. It added that a thermal storage tank is most suitable for commercial buildings. It will not benefit residential buildings, which have a higher load at night. The microclimate control system for Labrador Tower will use SP Group’s Green Energy Tech digital-energy solution. This self-learning building-intelligence system utilises artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) to optimise and regulate air-conditioning and maximise energy efficiency. The technology’s predictive intelligence works together with sensors and smart dampers to take into account, for example, the number of people in the building and the weather, to optimise The thermal storage tank will be in the basement of the office tower of the Labrador Tower development. PHOTO: SP GROUP air-flow to cool areas evenly. The system therefore enhances occupants’ comfort while maximising energy and operational efficiency. The hybrid active system of chilled beams to be incorporated into Labrador Tower does away with the motors or fans of conventional air-conditioning systems. Chilled water produced by SP Group’s design-patented chillers is delivered directly to the ceilings of the office space, cooling the air there by induction and forced convection, thus saving energy. Stanley Huang, group chief executive officer of SP Group, said: “Leveraging our established suite of sustainable and digital-energy solutions, Labrador Tower has achieved the Green Mark Platinum Super-Low Energy certification from the Building and Construction Authority. This serves as a blueprint for similar mixed-use developments seeking higher energy efficiency.” Under this certification, the project targets to deliver energy savings of at least 60 per cent, compared with 2005 Green Mark benchmarks.

A2 | THE BIG STORY | THE STRAITS TIMES | FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 | PUB joins initiative that rewards businesses for lowering electricity usage Ang Qing National water agency PUB will join a new initiative to reward businesses for lowering their electricity usage as part of efforts to help ease demand for energy on the power grid. On Thursday, PUB said it will join the Energy Market Authority’s (EMA) Demand Side Management Sandbox initiative for energy-intensive commercial and industrial firms. This will make it the first government agency to take part in the initiative, which comprises two programmes and runs until January 2025. PUB will partner national grid operator SP Group to participate in both programmes to cut energy usage during peak periods or when supply from renewable energy sources is not consistent. The first is the Demand Response programme, which incentivises companies to reduce their electricity demand voluntarily when wholesale electricity prices spike. The second, the Interruptible Load programme, rewards companies for reducing some electrical load during periods of tight power generation supply. When demand is well managed, said EMA in 2022, businesses and households are expected to benefit, paying lower electricity bills in the long run. PUB chief executive Goh Si Hou said the initiative aligns with the agency’s bid to raise energy efficiency in its operations. This is becoming more important, as more energy-intensive water sources like Newater and desalination are tapped to meet future growth in water demand. He said: “It will provide PUB with greater flexibility in managing energy demand, and allow us to achieve cost savings. At the same time, our participation will support the national effort for energy resilience, and bring system-level benefits to all users.” For a start, the Marina Raw Water Pumping Station at Kallang Basin will participate in the programmes, PUB said on Thursday. Each of the four pumps at the station can transfer 30 million gallons of water daily, and require about 1.3 megawatts of power, or the equivalent of powering about 110 four-room Housing Board flats, The Marina Raw Water Pumping Station, which pumps water from Marina Reservoir (left) to Upper Peirce Reservoir, will participate in the energy saving programmes. PHOTO: PUB said PUB. The station transfers raw water from Marina Reservoir to Upper Peirce Reservoir to maintain optimal water levels in the reservoirs. Its daily energy consumption varies depending on the number of pumps in operation. A deal inked between SP and PUB on Wednesday will ensure that when the electricity load needs to be curtailed, SP will reduce or interrupt demand from its Marina Bay district cooling ice thermal energy storage systems and its partners, including PUB. Once on board, PUB will work closely with SP in the first few months to calibrate the daily operational process. EMA chief executive Ngiam Shih Chun said: “As we transform our energy sector to be more sustainable, it is also important that consumers are empowered to optimise and reduce their electricity consumption, in exchange for a share of the system-wide benefits. We encourage more consumers to come on board the programmes to enjoy these benefits.” Businesses that consume at least 100kW of electricity an hour are eligible for this initiative. The monthly energy consumption of a four-room HDB flat, for instance, is about 360kWh. Businesses will pay a penalty if they under-deliver on the electrical load they promised to reduce. As at the end of March, five buildings have registered for EMA’s Demand Response programme and eight buildings come under its Interruptible Load programme. In October 2022, an EMA spokesman said that if the initiative proves to be successful, it could be made permanent. aqing@sph.com.sg

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation All charged up for a career in engineering RELIABILITY When Executive Engineer Lim Kai Herng took up SP’s Mid-Term scholarship 5 years ago, he was motivated by a huge sense of pride, knowing that his work will help ensure reliable power supply to all residents and businesses in Singapore. The 27-year-old now leads a team of technical officers and technicians to maintain and renew high-voltage equipment and power cables. We caught up with Kai Herng to learn about his role, responsibilities, and motivations at SP. Tell us more about your current role. As a Distribution Network engineer, my work entails equipment maintenance and renewal. We are also the first responders on the ground when there is a power disruption. Executive Engineer Lim Kai Herng guides his colleague, Engineer Lim En Ping, as they carry out switching work at a substation. What is your most memorable achievement to date? When I first started as an engineer, my team and I were tasked to upgrade the existing 6.6kV network equipment at the western part of Singapore. Some of them are at least 20 to 30 years old and did not have in-built remote control and monitoring functions. With advancements in technology, we are now able to retrofit existing equipment to “send” information to our control centre. With the upgrade, power supply can be restored more quickly in the event of disruption. The team successfully completed this project in early 2020 – it is a milestone that I am very proud of! What are some of your biggest challenges at SP and how did you overcome them? As electricity and gas networks are critical infrastructure, close customer engagement for timely equipment and network maintenance becomes even more important. One of the key challenges is the rounds of discussions and negotiations with customers to schedule electricity supply shutdowns, for maintenance works to take place. In order to minimise disruption and inconvenience to customers we need to offer flexible solutions such as staggering shutdown times or providing alternate electricity supply during maintenance work.  Kai Herng cited the importance of strong camaraderie and teamwork. “It is no doubt a  heavy responsibility, but our unwavering focus on keeping Singapore lit keeps us going!”   This article was first published in BrightSparks Magazine February 2021. Adapted with permission from CareerBuilder Singapore.   TAGS PEOPLE OF SPRELIABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ How this 'grid doctor' maintains the health of Singapore's electricity network so everything stays on Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing

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Media Release SP GROUP ACQUIRES FIRST SOLAR FARM ASSETS OF 100MWP IN VIETNAM • The two solar farms located in the Phu Yen Province will generate 130 GWh of green electricity annually, amounting to an avoidance of 105,000 tonnes in carbon emissions each year. • This is part of SP Group’s ambition to invest and develop 1.5 Gigawatts (GW) of utility scale and rooftop solar projects in Vietnam by 2025. • The solar assets equip SP Group with the capability to be a one-stop provider of sustainable energy solutions that can meet 100 per cent of clean energy requirements of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers when the Direct Power Purchase Framework is established in Vietnam in the future. Vietnam, March 6, 2023 — SP Group (SP), a leading energy utilities group and sustainable energy solutions provider in Singapore and Asia Pacific, announced today that it acquired 100 Megawattspeak (MWp) of solar power assets in Vietnam. The two solar farms – the Europlast Phu Yen Solar Power Plant (50 MWp) and the Thanh Long Phu Yen Solar Power Plant (50 MWp) in Phu Yen Province, are both located in the south-central coast of Vietnam. The Europlast Phu Yen Solar Power Plant has been in operation since June 2019 and generates 60 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually, while the Thanh Long Phu Yen solar farm was established in December 2020 and has been generating 70 GWh of clean electricity annually. The two solar farms will provide a total of 130 GWh of clean electricity to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) power grid annually and is able to power more than 36,000 households in Vietnam (approximately 28,800 four-room HDB households in Singapore). Combined, both solar farms will help Vietnam to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by up to 105,000 tonnes annually. Despite global economic uncertainty, SP is confident of Vietnam’s continued long-term development. The deal marks SP’s first investment in solar farm assets in Vietnam and is part of SP Group’s green ambitions in Vietnam to invest and develop 1.5 Gigawatts (GW) of utility scale and rooftop solar projects by 2025. This is aligned with the company’s long-term vision to help Vietnam achieve its sustainability targets of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. 1 With Vietnam in discussions on a Direct Power Purchase Framework, end-customers may be able to purchase renewable energy directly from solar farms to supply their clean energy demands in the future. SP currently designs, deploys, and operates rooftop solar solutions that generate clean energy to green part of customers’ energy mix. With this acquisition, SP will have the capability and expertise to help customers achieve 100% clean energy consumption when the Direct Power Purchase Framework is in place. This acquisition demonstrates SP’s long-term commitment to be a one-stop provider of sustainable energy services that enables commercial and industrial customers to achieve their net-zero ambitions. Mr. Brandon Chia, Managing Director, Sustainable Energy Solutions (SEA and Australia), SP Group, said, “This acquisition is a key milestone of our long-term ambitions to help Vietnam transition towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future by incorporating more renewable energy for the country. Through our solar power offerings in both rooftop and utility-scale solutions, SP Group will be a one-stop provider to help our Vietnam customers meet their decarbonisation goals. In addition to renewables, we aim to help businesses and cities in Vietnam go green by leveraging our capabilities in proven sustainable energy solutions such as district cooling and our in-house digital energy management tools to optimise energy demand and to increase energy efficiency for commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities and industrial parks.” Since 2021, SP has been developing rooftop solar projects across the country, through several partnerships and joint ventures, accumulating a total of more than 115 MW of rooftop solar assets to date. The ventures include a partnership agreement with CJ OliveNetworks to jointly invest, build, and develop up to 50 MWp of rooftop solar projects across Vietnam over the next two years. SP also inked an agreement to install up to 20 MWp of rooftop solar power at three mega factories for TKG Taekwang Vina – a manufacturing leader in Vietnam. - Ends - 2 About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with lowcarbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, as well as sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Thailand and Vietnam. 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 worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast-charging stations and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at spgrp.sg/facebook, LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and Instagram at spgrp.sg/instagram 3