THE STRAITS TIMES PUB joins scheme that will reward businesses for lowering electricity usage The new initiative is to reward businesses for lowering their electricity usage as part of efforts to help ease demand for energy on the power grid. PHOTO: PUB Ang Qing UPDATED APR 6, 2023, 8:57 PM SGT SINGAPORE - 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, 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. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � Youtube � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � TikTok About Us Terms & Conditions 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.

Ekonomi & Kerja Akses Percuma SP Group menang tender pertama projek pendinginan daerah di Thailand � � SP Group Electric Car Sep 26, 2023 | 04:05 PM Dapatkan artikel ini untuk diterbitkan semula TENAGA BIJAK: SP Group dan Banpu Next berkata projek itu akan membantu pusat kompleks pemerintah di Bangkok menjimat sekitar $1.6 juta dalam kos elektrik se ap tahun. - Foto SP GROUP Satu usaha sama antara syarikat elektrik dan gas milik negara, SP Group, dengan syarikat penyedia penyelesaian tenaga bijak Thailand, Banpu Next, telah memenangi satu tender untuk mereka bentuk, membina, memiliki dan mengendali sebuah sistem pendinginan daerah di Bangkok. Projek di Pusat Kompleks Kerajaan Zone C di bandar itu menandakan projek pendinginan daerah pertama oleh SP Group di Thailand. Ia akan siap pada tahun depan, lapor The Business Times. Sistem pendinginan daerah itu akan mengendali kapasi pendinginan sehingga 14,000 tan bagi pusat kompleks itu yang mempunyai keluasan lantai kasar (GFA) 660,000 meter persegi. SP Group dan Banpu Next pada Isnin berkata projek itu akan membolehkan pusat kompleks berkenaan menjimatkan sekitar $1.6 juta dalam kos elektrik setahun. Ia juga akan membantu pusat kompleks itu menjimatkan tenaga sebanyak 20 peratus dan mengurangkan pengeluaran sehingga 3,000 tan, se ap tahun. “Ini sama dengan meniadakan sekitar 20,000 kereta enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE) daripada jalan raya secara terkumpul sepanjang tempoh kontrak selama 20 tahun,” kata kedua-dua syarikat itu. Tender tersebut diberikan oleh Dhanarak Asset Development, sebuah anak syarikat milik penuh Kementerian Kewangan Thailand. Kedua-dua syarikat itu menambah usaha sama mereka akan menyediakan air dingin yang cekap tenaga dan mampu dihasilkan kepada rangkaian bangunan dalam komplek tersebut menerusi sistem pendinginan itu, dan memasang sebuah stesen pengecas kenderaan elektrik Uji pengetahuan anda dalam bahasa Melayu (EV) di fasili itu. Teka Kata

Grab to launch 200 EVs under SP Group partnership from next year Singapore RIDE-HAILING firm Grab will bring in 200 new electric vehicles (EVs) from next year, as part of a partnership with energy utilities provider SP Group. Grab announced on Thursday that the new vehicles will be available through its rental arm, GrabRentals. Under the partnership, Grab’s private-hire car drivers will enjoy preferential rates at SP Group’s electric vehicle charging stations and discounted parking for drivers using the charging stations. The energy utilities provider announced plans in June to introduce a network of 500 fast-charging stations by 2020, with the first 30 to be set up by the end of this year. These will be located in areas such as housing estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks. The Singapore-based ride-hailing firm said it would work with SP Group to study usage patterns of its electric vehicles to improve the accessibility and utilisation of charging stations. Grab said more details regarding cost of charging, as well as the electric vehicle models to be used, will be made known by the end of this year. The firm noted, however, that the model will have a range of 400 km per charge, which allows for a full day of driving on 40 minutes of charging. Mr Goh Chee Kiong, SP Group’s strategic development head, said the partnership with Grab will help “accelerate the wider adoption of EVs in Singapore and support the nation’s efforts to reduce our carbon footprint”. Grab Singapore head Lim Kell Jay “Grab is in a unique position to help drive a cleaner, greener Singapore by encouraging more of our drivers to adopt EVs.” Grab Singapore head Lim Kell Jay said: “With SP joining our consortium of EV partners, Grab is in a unique position to help drive a cleaner, greener Singapore by encouraging more of our drivers to adopt EVs.” While fully-electric cars are already available through Grab, their numbers are not known. Green vehicles have taken off recently, with the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars at 647 as of last month,up from 137 two years ago. In February, electricity retailer Red Dot Power announced a partnership with Finnish charging technology firm PlugIT to install at least 50 charging stations by the end of next year. Electric car-sharing operator BlueSG aims to build 2,000 charging points by 2020, and make 400 of them available to the public. Taxi giant ComfortDelGro introduced two fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq cabs to its fleet last month as part of a one-year trial, while HDT Singapore Taxi will expand its fully-electric fleet from 100 currently to 800 by July 2022.

News Release SP Group Secures First Solar Project in Vietnam Through Joint Venture with BCG Energy   Joint venture targets 500MWp of rooftop projects by 2025 Agreement secured with Vinamilk – Vietnam’s largest dairy company, to install up to 25 MWp of rooftop solar across various properties Singapore, Vietnam, 2 August 2021 – SP Group (SP) and BCG Energy Joint Stock Company (BCG Energy), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bamboo Capital JSC, formalised a joint venture to invest in rooftop solar and explore other renewable energy projects in Vietnam. This partnership marks SP’s first JV platform in Vietnam. The joint venture (JV) is 51 per cent owned by BCG Energy and 49 per cent by SP. The JV combines the expertise of both companies in developing innovative, sustainable energy solutions, aimed at accelerating Vietnam’s clean energy transformation. With an initial target to develop 500 Megawatts (MW) of rooftop projects by 2025, the JV will support Vietnam’s green ambitions to be a carbon-neutral economy, and increase the ratio of electricity produced from renewable energy sources to 30 per cent by 2030. The JV also announced its first rooftop solar project with Vinamilk - Vietnam’s largest dairy production company and among the world's Top 50 dairy producers by total sales. Under the agreement the JV will partner Vinamilk to install a combined 25 MW of rooftop solar across nine factories and seven farms. This enables Vinamilk to generate 35,000 MWh (Megawatt-hour) of clean electricity annually – enough to power 8,140 four-room flats per year in Singapore, or approximately 20,000 households in Vietnam. It also amounts to avoidance of annual carbon emissions by close to 32,000 tonnes, equivalent to taking approximately 7,000 cars off the road. As part of the agreement, the JV will also make an initial acquisition of 28 MW of operational rooftop solar assets across eight commercial and industrial sites located in South and Central Vietnam. BCG Energy Chief Executive Officer, Tuan Pham said, “In 2020, Vietnam successfully completed and connected more than 100,000 rooftop systems to grid. There is strong growth potential in this market segment given Vietnam’s developmental need. By establishing a joint venture between BCG Energy and SP, both parties will work to accelerate the implementation of up to 500MW of rooftop systems on industrial complexes and facilities in the next few years in Vietnam. We believe this will promote the use of clean energy in manufacturing companies and contribute to the sustainable growth of the economy.” SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stanley Huang, said, “This partnership with BCG Energy is a key milestone for SP to grow our sustainability footprint in Vietnam. Our combined expertise and ambition in renewable and sustainable energy solutions will offer customers more options and encourage their transition to clean energy sources. Our objective is to support Vietnam’s clean energy transformation, and significantly contribute towards the country’s decarbonisation targets.” In November last year, SP established its Vietnam office located in Ho Chi Minh city. Leveraging its capabilities in sustainable energy and digital solutions, SP aims to create value-added solutions for its customers in Vietnam and establish SP’s position as a leading sustainable energy solutions player in Asia Pacific. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions 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 and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions 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 BCG Energy BCG Energy is the holding company for renewable energy assets under Bamboo Capital JSC, a company listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange. BCG Energy was founded in 2017 as a key pillar in BCG’s long-term growth strategy. Aligned with the Government’s directive for renewable power, BCG Energy focuses on development and operation of ground-mounted and rooftop solar assets in Vietnam. As part of its strategy to achieve 2.0 GW of capacity by 2023, BCG Energy also intends to diversify its portfolio into floating solar, wind power, and LNG projects in the future.

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Fundamentals of Lean Thinking Course Code: WPD06 The 21st century, digital-era world we live in today is characterised by fast speed, constant change and increasingly scarce financial, human and natural resources. In such a global environment it is more important than ever to increase organisational effectiveness through the engagement of people, the elimination of waste and the cultivation of innovative teams who are constantly striving to improve. These are all part of a modern management concept known as Lean Thinking. Lean is a way of thinking and working that helps organisations and teams realise improved performance in customer satisfaction, delivery time, quality, cost and employee morale. It includes a comprehensive set of concepts, methodologies and tools which can be utilised throughout the entire organisation and on a regular basis. Lean is an essential component to achieving innovation, teamwork and agility in today’s hyper-competitive world. COURSE OBJECTIVES This fundamental course will provide all levels of the organisation with a basic overview of Lean. Using interactive small-team exercises and examples to reinforce critical concepts and implementation methods, participants will get to know what Lean is, how it can be applied and what the benefits are. By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the underlying principles of Lean, learn some basic improvement techniques and achieve a strong baseline to subsequently take their Lean journey to the next level. MAIN CONTENTS • Introduction to Lean o The history, basic concepts and its journey • Aligned Purpose & Priorities o Understanding, prioritising and aligning to purpose and value o The power of problem solving and Kaizen • Innovative Value Delivery Design o Understanding problems, stakeholders and aligning them to purpose o Sense-making and forming insights o Process, work and organisational design o The power of quick prototyping, try-out and learning • Execution Excellence with Agility o Achieving consistency and stability • Continuous Adaptation and Learning o Manage to improve, learn and share: • Dynamic People and Leadership o Developing lean thinking, behaviours and practices in the entire organisation METHODOLOGY Lecture and group activities TARGET AUDIENCE Anyone who wants to know more about Lean Thinking as to increase organizational effectiveness, eliminate waste and cultivate innovative teams who are constantly striving to improve. Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas COURSE DETAILS Duration : 7 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Assessment : Yes Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : Pending COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$350 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Soaring beyond legal limits SUSTAINABILITY From the courtroom to the boardroom, former litigation lawyer Lydia binte Yahaya left private practice to be part of SP Group’s in-house legal counsel team in 2018. It’s a new playing field for Lydia, viewing her role as “more than just a lawyer”. Conducting contractual negotiations on behalf of the organisation and advising on corporate risks are all in a day’s work. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is to champion sustainable business practices, a cause that is close to her heart. With growing awareness of her own carbon footprint, Lydia supports food products that are sustainably sourced and has joined in the #sustainablefashion movement. Now, she never leaves home without her metal straws, including one for her bubble tea indulgence! Lydia Binte Yahaya, Deputy Director of Legal and Corporate Secretariat at SP Group offers legal guidance and support for Electricity and Gas businesses, Sustainable Energy Solutions and corporate functions.  The 34-year-old overcame the steep learning curve when she switched from private to in-house practice. At SP, she is exposed to the workings of an operating business, where her legal expertise will help protect the interests and reputation of the company. “When I was working in a law firm, the deliverables are more specific. For example, your primary role can be to prepare court documents and provide legal advice to clients. Now, I have to put on both commercial and legal hats. The experience made me appreciate legal services as an integral part of a commercial entity.” “Assisting in some of the cases have also allowed me to engage different departments across SP. It made me realise that any issue faced in an organisation requires a synergistic approach, from working with colleagues handling core operations to corporate functions such as finance and communications. We can produce desired outcomes with strong teamwork.” Lydia and her colleagues have made significant inroads in moving the needle towards a more sustainable future. Her sustainability work portfolio includes managing potential investments in renewable energy projects, and collaborations with regional partners. In the process, she gained knowledge and insights that have strengthened her commitment to do her part for a greener economy.   On making her mark in a conventionally male-dominated industry, Lydia keeps her focus on “bringing value to the table”. “I am very grateful that there is no stereotyping in my organisation. We have several female management leaders at the helm and personally, I am inspired by my Chief Legal Officer who never fails to amaze me with her ability to juggle multiple hats and keep things under control. I’ve learnt the importance of being sharp in analysis and thought processes, and communicating effectively across all levels. Trust and respect will naturally follow.”   Lydia’s love for travelling and adventure has brought her to places such as Iceland, Morocco and Russia. “Travel widens one’s perspective like no other. It stimulates my mental and emotional well-being as I experience new cultures, meet new people and witness new landscapes!” Her wish, just like many of us, is to see the end of COVID-19 so that she can resume her travels and fuel her wanderlust! TAGS SUSTAINABILITYPEOPLE OF SP 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

Media Release Upgrading To Serve Customers Better Singapore, 24 April 2017 – SP Group is carrying out a scheduled system upgrade as part of continuous efforts to improve our service to customers. Our Customer Service Centres at PWC Building at Cross Street, HDB Hub at Toa Payoh and Woodlands Civic Centre will be closed on Saturday 29 April 2017. From 28 April, 3.00 pm, to 1 May 2017, transactions and e-services, such as bill payment and submission of meter readings, will not be available on the following platforms: SP Utilities portal (http://bit.ly/2na4TLh) My Power portal [https://www.mypower.com.sg] SP Utilities mobile app Customers can continue to pay their utilities bills by GIRO, and at SingPost Self-Service Automated Machines (SAMs), AXS Stations, AXS e-Station, AXS m-Station, NETS Self-Service Stations and DBS/POSB/OCBC ATMs. Customers can also make payment at all post offices and 7-11 convenience stores with their hardcopy bills. Customers who wish to submit their meter readings can do so via WhatsApp at 8482 8636. Full services will resume on Tuesday, 2 May, after the public holiday. We thank customers for their understanding and support and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For enquiries, customers can contact SP Group at 1800 222 2333 during office hours or email customersupport@spgroup.com.sg.

Application Number : Date Received : Application for Net Export Rebate 1. Customer Information Full Name: _____________________________________________________________________ UEN No. (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________ Last 4 characters of NRIC/FIN/Passport No. (if applicable): Premises: ______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address (if different from premises address): ____________________________________ Existing Utility Account number (load): ________________________________________________ Generation Unit Capacity (MWac): ___________________________________________________ 2. Contestability Status: Non-contestable Contestable *For non-contestable customers with rebate under Simplified Credit Scheme (SCS), please fill in the details till point 6. **For contestable customers, a separate generation account will be created for the net export rebate. 3. Has the generation / embedded generation facility been commissioned? Yes No *All new embedded IGS and non-IGS below 10MW can only be registered under Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme (ECIS). All new standalone facilities will continue to register with EMC. 4. Is the current application for upgrading of your generation / embedded generation facility? Yes No 5. Please select one of the following types of generation facility: Embedded PV Standalone PV EG (Embedded Generator) Others 6. Please indicate if you wish to receive rebate for your net export of electricity from: SP Services Limited under Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme (ECIS) (for embedded IGS and non-IGS generation unit less 10MWac) 1 I/We agree and undertake as follows: a) I/We have at least one (1) generation facility (with a generation capacity of less than 10MWac) at my/our premises. b) I/We will inform SP Services Limited in writing immediately if there are any changes to the total generation capacity. Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 1 | c) SP Services Limited will pass on the rebates and charges in the next billing cycle only after SP Services Limited receives payment of the same from EMC. d) [Only applicable if Customer is not GST-registered] I/We am/are not GST-registered. I/We have carried out an up-todate “GST Registered Business Search” on the IRAS website, and attached a screenshot of the search results showing that I/We are not GST registered. e) [Only applicable if Customer is GST-registered] I/We am/are GST-registered. My/Our GST registration number and date are as follows. I/We attach a copy of the GST registration letter from IRAS. GST registration number_______________________ GST registration date______________________ f) If I/We am/are (or subsequently become) GST-registered, I/We agree that I/we will not issue any tax invoice for electricity sold to SP Services Limited but hereby authorize SP Services Limited to issue tax invoices on my/our behalf. I/We further agree that where SP Services Limited issues any tax invoice(s) on my behalf in respect of any taxable supplies that I/we provide, SP Services Limited shall be entitled to charge GST at the prevailing rate as at the date on which such taxable supplies are provided. g) I/We will notify SP Services Limited in writing immediately if there is any change to my/our GST status, including without limitation if my/our GST registration is cancelled; I/we am/are not currently GST-registered but subsequently become GST-registered; I/We am/are issued with a new GST registration number, etc. h) I/We accept the Embedded Generation requirements (applicable to non-PV embedded generation only): - The load facility, and the land on which the generation and load facilities are located, are majority (i.e. at least 50%) owned by me/us; and - The generation facility is located on land which is contiguous to the load facility except where there is insufficient contiguous land available for me/us to accommodate both the generation and load facilities. 1 PSO approval letter is required for PV whose generation capacity is equal or above 1MWac, and is applicable for all Embedded Generation application prior to the turn on of the facility and generation account opening. Energy Market Company *^ (for embedded IGS and non-IGS generation unit more than 10MW and Standalone Generation Facilities) Energy Market Company * as Non-Exporting Intermittent Generation Facility (NEIGF) (for embedded IGS generation unit more than 1MW and less than 10MW) *Registration with Energy Market Company (EMC) as a Market Participant is required. Under the Market Rules, you are not permitted to convey any physical service through or out of the transmission system unless you/your facility have been registered by the EMC. ^Registration with Energy Market Company (EMC) is required to receive payment for generation. No rebate (for embedded IGS and non-IGS generation unit less than 1MW only) 7. For PV/EG rebate scheme, please indicate the applicable metering option: Private SP PowerGrid Solar Generation Profile Continue to point 8 Continue to point 8 Skip point 8 & 9 and sign on page 4 a) Please note that the meters must be of the AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) type. b) The metering charges described in Table 2 will apply if you wish to engage SP PowerGrid to install the generation meter(s), and generation check meter(s) if applicable. Please refer to Figure F2.4.10a of the Metering Code for the metering requirement for Generation Facility. c) Refer to Table 3 for the latest list of AMI meter vendors if private meter is preferred. d) Please indicate details for private generation meter(s) under point 8 if you are installing the generation meters. e) Please complete Part A if you are engaging SP PowerGrid to install and maintain the generation meter(s), and check meter(s) if applicable. Please inform SP PowerGrid – Electrical Meters Section at least 2 weeks in advance prior to the tentative date of installation of the Generation meter. Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 2 | 8. Generation System Details Reference Metering Point (eg. Feeder 1 Main, Feeder 1 Check, etc) *Generation Capacity (MWac) Location of Gen Meter (eg. ESS1 Switchboard 1, etc) *If the installed capacity of the intermittent generation facility is at least 1MWac and above per site, please submit the Power System Operator (PSO) Data Form for Intermittent Generation Facility Registration to PSO at ema_pso_ssp@ema.gov.sg Please use separate sheet for more than 1 metering point. 9. Please indicate details of private generation meter based on the naming convention described in Table 1. a) Private Generation Meter Meter Serial HT-CT Serial Serial of Device HT-VT Serial LT-CT Serial VT info (for HT meters only) CT info (for both LT and HT meters) Meter Accuracy Meter Attribute Value Summation Registers Unit of Measurement Load Profile Unit of Measurement • Import – Withdrawal from Grid • Export – Injecting to Grid VT Ratio VT Manufacturer Name CT Ratio CT Manufacturer Name Meter Accuracy Class Multiplier factor for the meter (Value = “1” if the multiplier is already configured in the meter internally) Register number kWh Import Register 1 Register number kWh Export Register 2 Register number Q1 kVarh Import Register 5 Register number Q3 kVarh Export Register 7 Channel number kWh Import Channel 1 Channel number Q1 kVarh Import Channel 2 Channel number kWh Export Channel 3 Channel number Q3 kVarh Export Channel 4 Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 3 | b) Private Check Meter (If applicable) Meter Serial HT-CT Serial Serial of Device HT-VT Serial LT-CT Serial VT info (for HT meters only) CT info (for both LT and HT meters) Meter Accuracy Meter Attribute Value Summation Registers Unit of Measurement Load Profile Unit of Measurement • Import – Withdrawal from Grid • Export – Injecting to Grid VT Ratio VT Manufacturer Name CT Ratio CT Manufacturer Name Meter Accuracy Class Multiplier factor for the meter (Value = “1” if the multiplier is already configured in the meter internally) Register number kWh Import Register 1 Register number kWh Export Register 2 Register number Q1 kVarh Import Register 5 Register number Q3 kVarh Export Register 7 Channel number kWh Import Channel 1 Channel number Q1 kVarh Import Channel 2 Channel number kWh Export Channel 3 Channel number Q3 kVarh Export Channel 4 *Please note that metering charges will apply if you wish to engage SP PowerGrid to install generation and check meters (if applicable). Signature of applicant: ___________________________________________ Applicant’s Full Name: ___________________________________________ Signatory’s Full name/designation: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________ Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 4 | Part A Name of contact person for site works: __________________________ Contact number : __________________________ Number of metering point(s)* : __________________________ *Please indicate the metering point details in the table below. Metering Point No. PV generation capacity Breaker Size Meter Location I confirm that the above information is correct and agree to advise SP Services should there be subsequent changes before the commissioning of the intermittent generation facility. I confirm to engage SP PowerGrid Ltd to install the generation meters, and check meter(s) if applicable as stated above and pay the relevant charges based on the services provided. I agree to inform SP PowerGrid – Electrical Meters Section at least 2 weeks prior to the tentative date of generation meters installation for testing and preparation (1) of the generation meters. * (1) Testing of the generation meters and preparation of test reports require 2 weeks lead time. Name of Authorized LEW : _________________ License Number : ____________________ Signature of Authorized LEW : _________________ Date : ____________________ Part B (To be filled up by SP Services Limited) Name of Company Name of Company Representative Designation Contact Number MSSL Account Number EBS Installation Number : ________________________________ : ________________________________ : ________________________________ : ________________________________ : ________________________________ : ________________________________ Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 5 | Table 1: Naming Convention for Private Generation Meter Serial of Device VT info (for HT meters only) CT info (for both LT and HT meters) Mandatory Info for Input into EBS No. of characters Meter Serial 10 Prefix 2 alphabets HT-CT Serial 10 HT (fixed) HT-VT Serial 10 VT (fixed) LT-CT Serial 10 LT (fixed) VT Ratio VT Manufacturer Name CT Ratio CT Manufacturer Name 22kV / 110 (example) Rudolph (example) 300 / 5 (example) Rudolph (example) where X = 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 800 / 1000 / 1500 etc Serial Number 8 digits (maximum) 8 digits (maximum) 8 digits (maximum) 8 digits (maximum) Example ZZ12345678 HT12345678 VT12345678 LT12345678 Meter Accuracy Class 0.5 Meter Attribute Value 1 Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 6 | Table 2: Metering Charges for Generation Meters (Charges inclusive of 7% GST before 1 st Jan 2023) Main and Check Meters Main Meter only Metering Point at 66kV and above Metering Point at 6.6kV/22kV Metering Point at Low Tension Metering Point at Low Tension Upfront charge (i) One time charge regardless the number of metering points Site inspection and meetings $1,926.00 * $1,926.00 * $428.00 * $428.00 * (ii) Charges per metering point Meter testing and site installation $4,012.50 * $4,012.50 * $1,819.00 * $1,070.00 * Recurring charge Monthly charge per metering point $214.00 * $85.60 * $42.80 * $21.40 * * Charges inclusive of 7% GST before 1 st Jan 2023. Main and Check Meters Main Meter only Per Generation Unit / Metering Point Metering Point at 66kV and above Metering Point at 6.6kV/22kV Metering Point at Low Tension Metering Point at Low Tension a) Attending to request for site enquiry during office hours. (minimum 3 hours per request) $42.80 * per hour Miscellaneous Charges b) Attending to communication / meter failure during office hour. Charges will be waived if it is due to equipment failure. $85.60 * per trip c) Attending to adhoc request by customer for meter accuracy test with SAC-SINGLAS test report. $1,926.00 * per meter $706.20 * per meter * Charges inclusive of 7% GST before 1 st Jan 2023. Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 7 | Table 2: Metering Charges for Generation Meters (Charges inclusive of 8% GST with effect from 1 st Jan 2023) Main and Check Meters Main Meter only Metering Point at 66kV and above Metering Point at 6.6kV/22kV Metering Point at Low Tension Metering Point at Low Tension Upfront charge (i) One time charge regardless the number of metering points Site inspection and meetings $1,944.00 ^ $1,944.00 ^ $432.00 ^ $432.00 ^ (ii) Charges per metering point Meter testing and site installation $4,050.00 ^ $4,050.00 ^ $1,836.00 ^ $1,080.00 ^ Recurring charge Monthly charge per metering point $216.00 ^ $86.40 ^ $43.20 ^ $21.60 ^ ^ Charges inclusive of 8% GST with effect from 1 st Jan 2023. Main and Check Meters Main Meter only Per Generation Unit / Metering Point Metering Point at 66kV and above Metering Point at 6.6kV/22kV Metering Point at Low Tension Metering Point at Low Tension a) Attending to request for site enquiry during office hours. (minimum 3 hours per request) $43.20 ^ per hour Miscellaneous Charges b) Attending to communication / meter failure during office hour. Charges will be waived if it is due to equipment failure. $86.40 ^ per trip c) Attending to adhoc request by customer for meter accuracy test with SAC-SINGLAS test report. $1,944.00 ^ per meter $712.80 ^ per meter ^ Charges inclusive of 8% GST with effect from 1 st Jan 2023. Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 8 | Table 3: List of AMI Meter Vendors Device Type 1P2W AMI Meter, Class 1 Type 3P4W Direct Connected AMI Meter, Class 1 Type 3P4W Low Tension CT Operated AMI Meter, Class 0.5s Type 3P3W HT CT Operated AMI Meter, Class 0.5s Type Vendor Meters MK7B, MK7BT MK10E MK10E MK10E EDMI Ltd Meters A100 A300 A300 - Itron Metering Systems Singapore Pte Ltd Meters i-Credit 510 Sprint 210 - - Secure Meters Ltd Communications Pods with RF NIC 1 Phase RF NIC (Gen 4/Gen 5) 3 Phase RF NIC (Gen 4/Gen 5) Itron Metering Systems Singapore Pte Ltd Note: All AMI meters to be supplied with the communication pods which are assembled and paired with the required Itron NICs by the respective meter vendors. Buyers to check with SP for firmware compatibility after quotation by vendors to ensure meters can be remotely read by SP. Vendor Contact EDMI Ltd Jonathan Tan (jonathantan@edmi-meters.com) Secure Meters Ltd Amit K Gupta (Gupta.Amit@securemeters.com) Itron Metering Systems Singapore Pte Ltd Nikunj Desai (Nikuni.Desai@itron.com) Agus Suhertan (suhertan.agus@itron.com) Application for Net Export Rebate Version Dec 2022 9 |

SP Group starts vehicle-to-grid technology trial � THU, JUL 08, 2021 - 9:24 PM | UPDATED THU, JUL 08, 2021 - 9:35 PM TAY PECK GEK � peckgek@sph.com.sg � @PeckGekBT Jimmy Khoo, chief executive of SP PowerGrid, with the V2G-capable Nissan LEAF and a V2G bi-directional charger that will be used in the Singapore trial. NATIONAL grid operator SP Group (SP) has started its trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and has raised its investment in a V2G technology rm as Singapore progresses towards wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The company aims to test the viability of tapping the energy stored in EVs in the trial to enhance the reliability of the grid, which will need to support more than 600,000 vehicles when Singapore phases out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040, said SP in its media statement on Thursday. When charged, EVs store energy in their lithium-ion batteries, which serve as small energy storage systems that can transfer energy back to balance the power grid, such as when renewable energy sources such as solar power fluctuate due to weather conditions. If V2G technology is viable, owners of EVs can be paid for the use of their batteries when they are tapped to mitigate the intermittency problem in other energy sources. SP has stepped up its investment in the V2G technology rm The Mobility House (TMH), but did not provide the speci cs. SP only stated that TMH has a presence in Munich, Zurich and Belmont (in California) , and provides a non-proprietary software for integrating vehicle batteries into power grids using intelligent charging and storage solutions. SP is providing four V2G charging points at SP's premises for the trial, which will be completed in June 2022. V2G technology allows energy transfer between the batteries within an EV and the power grid, and so is more sophisticated than uni-directional charging of EVs.

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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. [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- [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. 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. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader. [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.” [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. 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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. [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 Search 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