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The Electricity Regulatory Framework.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:604b6b3d-f504-428e-9ba5-573ef87c69cd/%20The%20Electricity%20Regulatory%20Framework.pdf
Singapore Institute of Power and Gas The Electricity Regulatory Framework Course Code: ERG03 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Familiarise with the Electricity Regulatory Framework • Apply the concept of the framework for project, installation and maintenance work MAIN CONTENTS • Introduction to Electricity Regulatory Framework • Duties of transmission licensee and electrical workers • Electricity Act and regulations • Connection Agreement • Power and notice requirements for entry to customer premises • Substation relocation • Power to cut off electricity supply in emergency • Rights of network equipment on state / private land • Cable damage prevention • Case study and class discussion METHODOLOGY Lecture TARGET AUDIENCE Staff who wants to learn about the electricity regulatory framework. COURSE DETAILS Duration : 7 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face or Blended (Face-to-face and Synchronous E-Learning) Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : Pending Additional Requirement/s : - COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$800 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : N.A. For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : N.A. Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 3.2_0523 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas 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 3.2_0523
Reliabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/reliability/all-charged-up-for-a-career-in-engineering
SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation All charged up for a career in engineering RELIABILITY When Executive Engineer Lim Kai Herng took up SP’s Mid-Term scholarship 5 years ago, he was motivated by a huge sense of pride, knowing that his work will help ensure reliable power supply to all residents and businesses in Singapore. The 27-year-old now leads a team of technical officers and technicians to maintain and renew high-voltage equipment and power cables. We caught up with Kai Herng to learn about his role, responsibilities, and motivations at SP. Tell us more about your current role. As a Distribution Network engineer, my work entails equipment maintenance and renewal. We are also the first responders on the ground when there is a power disruption. Executive Engineer Lim Kai Herng guides his colleague, Engineer Lim En Ping, as they carry out switching work at a substation. What is your most memorable achievement to date? When I first started as an engineer, my team and I were tasked to upgrade the existing 6.6kV network equipment at the western part of Singapore. Some of them are at least 20 to 30 years old and did not have in-built remote control and monitoring functions. With advancements in technology, we are now able to retrofit existing equipment to “send” information to our control centre. With the upgrade, power supply can be restored more quickly in the event of disruption. The team successfully completed this project in early 2020 – it is a milestone that I am very proud of! What are some of your biggest challenges at SP and how did you overcome them? As electricity and gas networks are critical infrastructure, close customer engagement for timely equipment and network maintenance becomes even more important. One of the key challenges is the rounds of discussions and negotiations with customers to schedule electricity supply shutdowns, for maintenance works to take place. In order to minimise disruption and inconvenience to customers we need to offer flexible solutions such as staggering shutdown times or providing alternate electricity supply during maintenance work.  Kai Herng cited the importance of strong camaraderie and teamwork. “It is no doubt a  heavy responsibility, but our unwavering focus on keeping Singapore lit keeps us going!”   This article was first published in BrightSparks Magazine February 2021. Adapted with permission from CareerBuilder Singapore.   TAGS PEOPLE OF SPRELIABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ Engineer, 27, shares how she is undaunted by male-dominated energy industry & climbs the ranks Lighting the way: Following in his father’s footsteps to keep S’pore’s power grid running 24/7 How this technical officer and robot SPock hunt hazards to protect Singapore’s power tunnels
Category: Reliability
Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Dec-23-to-Nov-24.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/tariff-information/Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Dec-23-to-Nov-24.xlsx
Consumption_Water Average consumption of Water (CuM) Premises Types Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 HDB 1-Room 7.8 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.4 8.1 7.7 7.5 8.1 8.3 7.9 8.1 HDB 2-Room 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.7 10.0 9.5 8.7 8.7 9.4 9.5 9.2 9.3 HDB 3-Room 12.0 12.0 12.2 12.8 12.9 12.0 11.5 11.6 12.4 12.5 12.2 12.2 HDB 4-Room 15.1 15.0 15.5 16.2 16.3 15.3 14.7 14.6 15.6 15.7 15.3 15.5 HDB 5-Room 16.4 16.1 16.7 17.8 17.7 16.7 16.0 15.6 16.9 17.1 16.7 17.0 HDB Executive 18.1 18.1 18.8 19.9 19.7 18.6 17.7 17.7 18.8 19.1 18.5 18.8 Apartment 13.1 12.8 13.1 14.4 14.3 13.2 12.7 12.5 13.1 13.8 13.8 13.8 Terrace 25.2 24.3 25.8 28.0 28.4 24.2 24.1 24.7 25.7 26.7 25.9 26.2 Semi-Detached 30.4 30.0 30.7 34.9 34.6 30.2 28.3 30.0 31.5 33.4 31.4 32.2 Bungalow 48.6 49.4 46.3 59.5 58.1 50.4 42.1 49.6 48.1 54.7 52.4 52.4
Electric Vehicles and the Grid.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:bc2e802e-704b-48f9-aeb7-e9fbb90c378b/%20Electric%20Vehicles%20and%20the%20Grid.pdf
Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Electric Vehicles and the Grid Course Code: PDC201 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Quantify the variables which will determine the impact of EVs on electricity supply • Identify the key barriers to widespread EV integration and growth, from a power system perspective • Assess where and how EVs can help the grid, through smart charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions • Get up-to-date on the most significant value chain activities and pilot study findings • Analyse and segment the competitive landscape for EV charging • Understand and discuss which future technologies, behavioural trends and policy influences will be crucial to creating long-term, sustainable business models MAIN CONTENTS • The EV market and its bulk impact on electricity systems o EV market drivers & charging trends o The macro impact of EVs on transitioning power systems • Charging challenges, smart charging and EVs as grid assets o Charging networks, smart charging and grid distribution systems o Electric vehicles as grid assets • Value chain convergence and technology disruption o New players, new strategies and new business opportunities o Evaluating the impacts of technology, behavioural change and potential competition METHODOLOGY Lecture TARGET AUDIENCE Engineering and technical staff involved in planning and operation of the Grid and EV charging stations COURSE DETAILS Duration : 10.5 hours Mode of Delivery : Synchronous E-Learning Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : 9 Additional Requirement/s : Not applicable COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$1,950 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable 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 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
Singapore Power Launches Electric Vehicle Trials To Test Grid Infrastructure Capabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Singapore-Power-Launches-Electric-Vehicle-Trials-To-Test-Grid-Infrastructure-Capability
Media Release Singapore Power Launches Electric Vehicle Trials To Test Grid Infrastructure Capability 1 March 2012 - Singapore Power today launched its electric vehicle technology development initiative ‘EVs@SP’ to study the impact that electric vehicle charging can have on the electricity grid. Working closely with A*STAR, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and industry partners, ‘EVs@SP’ is part of Singapore Power’s efforts to keep pace with technological trends, in order to continue serving a reliable supply of electricity to Singapore consumers. 2. Singapore Power will be introducing three electric Kangoos vehicles into its operating fleet with industry partner, Renault. The EV trials will facilitate the testing and evaluation of the threshold levels and the impact of EV’s integration on the power grid. Data collected would be important to ensure the resilience of the grid network to prepare for possible public adoption of EVs. 3. Mr Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Power said, “Delivering a reliable supply of electricity to our customers will always be our top priority. We must anticipate the potential effect that the adoption of EVs may have on the electricity network, to ensure that we can continue to deliver high reliability of power supply.” 4. The launch was symbolised by the handover of a Kangoo EV which was officiated jointly by Mr Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Power, Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman, A*STAR, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority and Mr Andre Roy, Managing Director, Wearnes Automotive. 5. “The adoption of electric vehicles by Singapore Power is a step towards understanding and developing an intelligent and secure energy infrastructure for our future. A*STAR has keen interest to work closely with companies like Singapore Power to enhance Singapore’s smart grid value chain from R&D initiation to commercial testbedding and eventual technology adoption. Through such public-private partnerships to innovate energy solutions, Singapore’s fast emerging smart energy economy will be a key demonstrator for the global energy landscape”, said Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman, A*STAR. 6. “We are proud to be a partner with SP PowerGrid in pioneering the use of Electric Vehicles in Singapore. We believe this is a big step towards innovation and to reduce carbon emissions for a sustainable environment. First to hit the roads will be a full-sized sedan that is practical for everyone with a very low running cost”, said Andre Roy, Group Managing Director, Wearnes Automotive Pte Ltd. 7. As a kickoff to the Electric Vehicle trials, SP PowerGrid, a member of Singapore Power Group, also signed Memoranda of Understanding with its technology partners in this test bed project - the Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR) for collaboration on research and development of smart grids and infrastructure security; Campus for Research and Technological Enterprise (Technology University of Munich) to develop innovative technologies and future transportation concepts related to Electric Vehicles; and Power Automation and Siemens on smart grid integration for charging of Electric Vehicles. About Singapore Power Singapore Power Group (SP) is a leading energy utility group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia. In Singapore, SP is the largest electricity and gas utility group, providing electricity and gas transmission and distribution, and market support services to over a million industrial and domestic customers. About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is the lead agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. A*STAR oversees 14 biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering research institutes, and six consortia & centres, located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis as well as their immediate vicinity. A*STAR supports Singapore's key economic clusters by providing intellectual, human and industrial capital to its partners in industry. It also supports extramural research in the universities, hospitals, research centres, and with other local and international partners. About Renault With more than 350 industrial and commercial sites and present in 118 countries, the Renault group designs, develops, manufactures and sells a broad range of innovative, safe and environmentally respectful vehicles. Renault pursues its strategy of profitable growth under the Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors brands. The Renault group employs 128 000 people worldwide, reported a net revenue of €38,971 millions in 2010 and has sold more than 2,7 million vehicles in 2011. About Wearnes Automotive Established in 1906, Wearnes Automotive Pte Ltd currently distributes and retails a range of premium passenger marques. The company operates in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Wearnes Automotive is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGX Mainboard-listed WBL Corporation Limited (Wearnes), an international conglomerate with businesses in technology, automotive, property and engineering & distribution. Singapore: Bentley, Bugatti, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, McLaren, Renault,Volvo Malaysia: BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo Thailand: Jaguar, Mazda, Volvo Indonesia: Bentley, Jaguar, Mazda Hong Kong: Renault, Volvo
SP Group to Green Electricity Substations for a More Sustainable Futurehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-to-green-electricity-substations-for-a-more-sustainable-future
Media Release SP Group to Green Electricity Substations for a More Sustainable Future Rooftop solar panels to be installed at 37 substations by 2025, generating enough electricity to power 4,500 four-room Housing Development Board flats for a year This is the latest in a series of green initiatives to maximise substation infrastructure for sustainable outcomes Singapore, 8 November 2022 – SP Group (SP) announced that it will be installing rooftop solar panels at 37 electricity substations by 2025, with a total installed capacity of 15.7 megawatt-peak (MWp). This is the latest green initiative by SP to optimise substations with low-carbon capabilities and achieve our national sustainability targets. When completed, the combined solar power capacity of 15.7 megawatt-peak (MWp) will deliver up to 21,000 megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity into Singapore’s electricity network annually – enough to power more than 4,500 four-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flats for a year. The substations were selected for their suitability to install solar panels and generate solar energy. The rooftop solar installation will be done across three phases. The first phase of six substations with a combined solar power capacity of 7.1 MWp will be completed by end2023 – with the very first substation at West Jurong Island to have its rooftop solar system operational by July 2023. This will be followed by the second batch of 12 substations with a combined capacity of 6 MWp by mid-2024 and the final batch of 19 substations with a combined capacity of 2.6 MWp to be completed by end-2025. Each substation will have an installed capacity not exceeding 1 MWac (Megawatt of AC Power). The initiative is part of the Singapore’s plans to incorporate more renewable energy in its energy mix and will contribute towards EMA’s target of installing at least 2 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of solar deployment by 2030 1 . It will also support Singapore’s long-term ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), said, “Solar is Singapore’s most viable renewable energy source. As part of our efforts to tackle climate change and decarbonise the power sector, we will need to maximise solar deployment on all available land and space in Singapore. With SP Group’s deployment of solar panels on its network of power substations, this brings about an intuitive use of the limited space available in addition to other innovative deployments such as on temporary vacant land and water bodies.” Mr Stanley Huang, Group CEO, SP Group, said, “In supporting the energy transition, we are keen to leverage our electricity substations and roof spaces to contribute clean energy for Singapore. We will continue to work closely with EMA to optimise our existing electricity infrastructure and assets to provide reliable and efficient electricity supply, and to support developments to meet Singapore’s sustainability targets.” SP has been working on various green initiatives to leverage electricity substations for sustainable outcomes. In August this year, EMA and SP jointly announced a pilot to test the viability of installing a thermal energy storage system at the George Street substation. The pilot also includes the installation of additional chillers to support future expansion of the Marina Bay district cooling network, bringing sustainable cooling to more buildings. This is a first move to locate an ice thermal storage facility outside a district cooling plant. - End - 1The Future of Singapore’s Energy Story – EMA 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, China, Vietnam and Thailand. 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 and LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin.
[20220121] Lianhe Zaobao - Volunteers spread cheer and love ahead of Chinese New Year, elderly lady in her 90s elated to receive goodie bag filled with blessingshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:232f99d8-4d24-4e9a-9ef5-3db894422684
新 春 将 至 义 工 献 关 怀 九 旬 妇 喜 获 礼 包 祝 福 满 满 李 志 扬 报 道 leecy@sph.com.sg 一 份 礼 包 的 意 义 不 只 是 当 中 物 品 的 价 值 , 在 九 旬 独 居 老 妇 陈 秀 芳 的 眼 中 , 它 装 载 的 更 多 是 社 会 给 予 自 己 的 关 怀 和 温 暖 。 昨 天 下 午 1 时 许 , 独 自 住 在 芽 笼 峇 鲁 一 房 式 租 赁 组 屋 的 陈 秀 芳 (93 岁 ) 从 来 自 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 的 义 工 手 中 接 过 两 袋 礼 包 , 里 面 装 有 米 、 食 品 罐 头 、 搓 手 液 , 以 及 口 罩 等 物 品 。 老 人 家 精 神 不 错 , 眼 神 也 带 着 笑 意 , 一 直 招 呼 上 门 探 访 的 义 工 等 人 。 由 于 听 力 不 佳 , 加 上 华 语 不 流 利 , 陈 秀 芳 受 访 时 全 程 由 独 生 女 黄 玉 珍 (72 岁 ) 代 为 转 述 。 黄 玉 珍 说 , 因 疫 情 而 常 待 在 家 的 母 亲 喜 欢 与 人 互 动 , 尤 其 是 时 不 时 登 门 拜 访 的 义 工 。“ 义 工 常 带 她 到 楼 下 运 动 , 出 去 走 走 …… 还 有 去 滨 海 湾 花 园 和 星 耀 樟 宜 逛 街 。” 不 过 , 黄 玉 珍 也 无 奈 地 说 , 自 疫 情 暴 发 后 , 母 亲 的 双 腿 越 来 越 无 力 , 已 鲜 少 出 门 活 动 , 大 部 分 时 间 都 待 在 家 看 电 视 。 在 芽 笼 峇 鲁 触 爱 乐 龄 活 动 中 心 担 任 职 员 兼 义 工 的 谢 汉 辉 (58 岁 ) 说 , 他 和 其 他 义 工 在 疫 情 前 常 会 带 陈 秀 芳 外 出 , 因 她 很 喜 欢 走 动 。 他 也 提 到 , 陈 秀 芳 的 女 儿 常 回 家 探 望 , 因 此 老 人 家 虽 然 独 居 , 也 不 会 特 别 孤 独 。 “ 她 的 女 儿 经 常 会 来 看 她 , 所 以 我 也 是 偶 尔 看 看 , 只 要 她 平 安 就 好 。” 新 能 源 集 团 送 礼 包 今 年 让 1 万 弱 势 家 庭 受 惠 昨 天 领 取 礼 包 的 还 有 居 住 在 大 巴 窑 西 — 汤 申 一 房 式 租 赁 组 屋 的 许 亚 妹 (73 岁 )。 已 经 退 休 的 许 亚 妹 目 前 没 有 收 入 , 对 她 来 说 礼 包 中 的 物 品 不 仅 实 用 , 也 能 帮 助 减 少 日 常 开 销 。“ 这 些 东 西 都 很 好 , 都 很 有 用 , 尤 其 是 口 罩 和 洗 手 液 。” 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 昨 天 在 公 司 的 “Power Packs” 常 年 慈 善 活 动 中 派 发 了 2800 份 爱 心 礼 包 , 目 标 是 在 今 年 内 让 1 万 个 弱 势 家 庭 受 惠 。 今 年 领 取 礼 包 的 受 惠 者 由 触 爱 乐 龄 活 动 中 心 等 社 会 服 务 机 构 和 基 层 组 织 推 荐 , 近 150 名 来 自 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 的 义 工 参 与 包 装 和 派 送 礼 包 。 居 住 在 芽 笼 峇 鲁 一 房 式 租 赁 组 屋 的 陈 秀 芳 ( 左 ) 昨 天 从 两 名 新 能 源 集 团 义 工 手 中 , 领 取 两 袋 装 有 食 品 罐 头 、 搓 手 液 , 以 及 口 罩 的 礼 包 。 ( 新 能 源 集 团 提 供 ) 新 能 源 集 团 总 裁 黄 天 源 说 : “ 佳 节 将 至 , 我 们 的 年 度 慈 善 活 动 来 得 刚 刚 好 。”
SP Group Stands By Singapore Against COVID-19https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Stands-By-Singapore-Against-COVID-19
News Release SP Group Stands By Singapore Against COVID-19 Singapore, 6 March 2020 - Backing Singapore's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak, SP Group (SP) today announced a series of initiatives to show solidarity with the nation, and to support its staff and the wider community. Taking the lead, SP's Board of Directors will reduce their director fees by five per cent. The senior management team, comprising Vice Presidents and above, will reduce their performance bonuses for this financial year by one to two months. This translates to eight to 15 per cent of annual base salaries, increasing in quantum with staff seniority. In recognition of the dedication of frontline officers and to encourage them during this period, SP will make a special one-time payment of S$1,500 to more than 400 of its frontline officers. At the same time, SP would like to support the less privileged. SP is calling on its employees to contribute to the SP Heartware Fund. The company will match dollar-for-dollar for all staff donations. Started in 2005, the SP Heartware Fund supports programmes for senior citizens from low-income families. To date, it has raised more than S$14 million and reached out to more than 25,000 beneficiaries. -Ends- 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 drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG.
jcr:59a10b59-0666-4c69-b557-b864d956351dhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:59a10b59-0666-4c69-b557-b864d956351d
SP Group partners BCG Energy on solar project in Vietnam � MON, AUG 02, 2021 - 1:20 PM YONG JUN YUAN �junyuany@sph.com.sg �@JunYuanBT SP Group (SP) and BCG Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bamboo Capital JSC, have formalised a joint venture (JV) to invest in rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects in Vietnam. In a press statement on Monday, SP said that it will own 49 per cent of the JV, while the wholly-owned subsidiary of Bamboo Capital JSC will own 51 per cent. The JV will have an initial target of 500 megawatts (MW) of rooftop projects by 2025, contributing to Vietnam's target of having 30 per cent of its electricity generated through renewable energy sources by 2030. As part of the JV's rst rooftop solar project, it will work with Vinamilk, Vietnam's largest dairy production company, to install a combined 25MW of rooftop solar power across nine factories and seven farms. The installation will generate 35,000 megawatt-hour of clean electricity annually, enough to power approximately 20,000 households in Vietnam. It also amounts to a reduction of 32,000 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, equivalent to taking approximately 7,000 cars o the road. The JV will also acquire 28MW of operational rooftop solar assets across eight commercial and industrial sites located in South and Central Vietnam. BCG Energy chief executive o cer Tuan Pham noted that Vietnam completed and connected more than 100,000 rooftop systems to its grid and that there is strong growth potential in this market segment in Vietnam as it develops. "We believe this will promote the use of clean energy in manufacturing companies and contribute to the sustainable growth of the economy," he said. SP chief executive o SP as it steps into the Vietnamese market. cer Stanley Huang noted that the partnership is a key milestone for "Our combined expertise and ambition in renewable and sustainable energy solutions will o er customers more options and encourage their transition to clean energy sources," he said. The announcement comes after both sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in May this year to invest in renewable energy projects in Vietnam. The MOU provided an exclusive right for SP to acquire up to 49 per cent of Skylar Joint Stock Company (Skylar), a subsidiary of BCG Energy which specialises in the development and deployment of solar assets.
[20121106] My Paper - Employer Branding Key To Firm's Successhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/540dd55f-a479-4914-a09f-327df1c92bc2/%5B20121106%5D+My+Paper+-+Employer+Branding+Key+To+Firm's+Success.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
BUILDINGCAREERS / Employer branding key to firm’s success BY REICO WONG C OMPANIES are known to devote much attention and resources to building up their identity and reputation among their business partners and clients, but many often neglect the other side of the coin – branding themselves within the company. After all, employees can be said to be a corporation’s most important stakeholders, without whom it would not be possible to carry out the company’s business. And, given today’s tight labour market where there’s a fierce battle for talent, developing a strong internal brand, or employer brand, can go a long way in helping companies attract and retain top personnel, said human-resource experts. Specifically, companies that invest in positioning themselves as an employer keenly interested in the development and welfare of its employees, and carry out these promises, have seen success. SP Services is a case in point. Mr Melvin Wong, 28, an assistant manager at SP Services’ project-management office, said that he is motivated to stay on with the company after 2 1 /2 years because the management actively creates training and development opportunities for its staff, not just leaving it to chance. While he joined the company as an executive in the firm’s business-development arm, Mr Wong was given the opportunity to move to the regulatory-affairs department just eight months later. He spent 1 1 /2 years there learning about macro issues affecting the company, such as regulatory policies laid down by the Government, and managing corporate profits and losses. Then, just last month, he joined the company’s project-management team on rotation. “Supervisors will have regular sit-down sessions with staff, ask you what you see yourself doing in three to five years’ time, and groom you for it if it’s aligned with organisational goals,” said Mr Wong. “I’m deeply appreciative of this as not all companies have the appetite to let staff explore opportunities laterally. Most prefer to hire individuals with experience in a particular role.” He added that his company strongly encourages work-life balance, and is “very open” to staff coming in slightly later, if necessary, as long as they deliver on their work. “It’s a big relief that they are so flexible as I’m very busy preparing for my wedding in December,” said Mr Wong, who also manages to find time to pursue hobbies like ballroom dancing after work. Besides that, SP Services has in place a strong telecommuting scheme. Its field team starts its assignments from home, instead of having to report to the office first. Technicians and meter readers, for example, receive their assignments through personal digital assistants, saving at least two hours each day in travelling time. A range of employee-support programmes has also been rolled out, including financial assistance for renovation, and subsidies for children’s education, gym memberships and personal-development courses. Mrs Jeanne Cheng, managing director of SP Services, said these are all part of the company’s strategy to help staff feel happy, fulfilled and cared for. “A company’s identity, image and reputation are reflected not only through its products and services. It has to start from within and resonate first with its employees,” she said. “Employees who feel a sense of belonging, ownership and pride will make it their personal mission to be ambassadors of the organisation – not because it is their job, but because they truly feel they are part of the company and want to make a valuable contribution.” This ultimately translates into better customer service, increased customer satisfaction and confidence, and strengthens brand equity, Mrs Cheng added. Mr Josh Goh, assistant director of corporate services at human-resource firm The GMP Group, noted that company culture plays a critical role in establishing an attractive employer brand. “Having a strong corporate reputation does not equate to a strong employer brand,” he said. “Internal practices and policies should be reviewed regularly so that they are kept up-to-date with changing times.” Ms Shauna Li, principal consultant at BrandHub, pointed out that employer branding is not just the responsibility of the human-resource department. The human-resource team needs to have strong connection with the operations team and to have deep understanding of both operational requirements and employee needs. Managers also need to be roped in to ensure that employee-centric policies are carried out and that flexibility is given, she said. “Keeping in touch with company alumni is also very important in terms of word-of-mouth referrals about the company to future employees and potential clients,” said Ms Li. “Opportunities for current staff to interact with alumni is important so that they can learn more about the history of the firm and develop a stronger sense of belonging.” reicow@sph.com.sg Branding: 品 牌 推 广 工 作 pĭn pái tuī guăng gōng zuò Work-life balance: 工 作 与 生 活 的 平 衡 gōng zuò yǔ shēng huó de píng héng Sense of belonging: 归 属 感 guī shŭ găn Referrals: 介 绍 jiè shào THIS SPONSORED PAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GMP GROUP
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Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2 2. Electricity Generation Licence ..................................................................................................... 3 3. Electrical Installation ...................................................................................................................... 3 4. Connection Requirements ........................................................................................................... 5 5. Market Settlement ....................................................................................................................... 10 6. Intermittency Pricing Mechanism .............................................................................................. 15 7. Monitoring Requirements .......................................................................................................... 16 8. AMI Meter Charges ..................................................................................................................... 17 9. Decommissioning Requirements .............................................................................................. 18 10. PV Directory ................................................................................................................................. 20 December 2022 1 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 1. Introduction This section provides information applicable to non-residential consumers with embedded solar PV systems to reduce their electricity consumption. A brief summary of the relevant processes can be found in the flow chart on the website. Please refer to the following sections for more information. For more information on the policy and regulatory framework for solar, please refer to EMA’s website. December 2022 2 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 2. Electricity Generation Licence The electricity licensing requirements for solar PV systems will be based on the aggregate of the Alternating Current (AC) inverter capacities (“installed generation capacity”) at the point of connection 1 to the grid. Any person who engages in the generation of electricity with a solar PV system with installed generation capacity of 1 MWac or more but less than 10 MWac is required to apply to EMA for a Wholesaler (Generation) Licence. For installed generation capacity of 10 MWac or more, he has to apply for a Generation Licence. All relevant licences should be obtained before any turn-on of solar PV installations. A summary of the licensing requirements is shown in the table below. Table 1: Licensing Requirements for Solar PV Systems Installed Capacity of Solar PV System Connected to the Power Grid? Type of Licence* Below 1 MWac Yes No 1 MWac or more but less Yes than 10 MWac No Yes 10 MWac or more No * An Electrical Installation Licence may still be required. Exempted Wholesaler (Generation) Licence Exempted Generation Licence Application for the wholesaler or generation licence can be made on EMA’s website: http://www.ema.gov.sg/Licensees_Electricity_Licences.aspx. 3. Electrical Installation An electrical installation refers to any electrical wiring, fitting or apparatus used for the conveyance and control of electricity in any premises. A solar PV system installed within such premises forms part of the consumer’s electrical installation and should comply with the requirements stipulated in the Electricity Act (Cap. 89A), the Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations and the Singapore Standard CP5 Code of Practice for Electrical Installations. 1 The point of connection refers to the point at which the solar PV system is connected directly or indirectly to SP PowerAsset’s substation. December 2022 3 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers All electrical work for an electrical installation, including a solar PV system, must be undertaken or carried out by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). Such electrical work includes new wiring, rewiring and extensions which have to be tested before the supply is turned on. When consumer needs any electrical work to be done at his premises, he is advised to check that the person whom he intends to engage to undertake or perform the electrical work has a valid electrical worker licence issued by the Authority. It is an offence for a person: i. To carry out or caused to be carried out any electrical work unless he holds a valid electrical worker licence; or ii. To engage knowingly any person who is not a licensed electrical worker to carry out any electrical work. For more details, you may wish to refer to ELISE website for the list of LEW. Electrical Installation Licence LEW will need to apply for an Electrical Installation Licence for the installation if the usage or operation of an electrical installation exceeds 45 kVA of approved load for non-domestic purposes and for multi-metered premises. Electrical installations are licensed to ensure that owners/users of certain electrical installations engage a LEW to take charge of and maintain their electrical installations for reason of safety. A grid-connected solar PV system forms part of the consumer’s electrical installation. A new solar PV system will be covered under the existing electrical installation licence upon connection to the installation by the LEW taking charge of the electrical installation. Safety requirements Currently under the electrical installation licensing scheme, the consumer’s appointed LEW is required to carry out safety inspection and certification of the electrical installation, including the solar PV system, according to the conditions specified under the electrical installation licence. Solar PV systems require regular inspection and maintenance to ensure that the system remains efficient and safe for operation. In most cases, equipment manufacturers will provide maintenance guidelines for their specific components. It is important to ensure that the maintenance requirement is carried out according to the recommendation and certified by the LEW. December 2022 4 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 4. Connection Requirements If you intend to connect and operate your solar PV system in parallel to the power grid, your appointed LEW will have to complete the online Application Form and submit the following documents to SPS via Singapore Power (SP) eBusiness Portal: • Document Checklist and Declaration of Compliance to SP PowerGrid’s (SPPG) Technical Requirements • Application for Net Export Rebate Form • Letter of Consent • PQ Compliance Report • Inverter(s) Specifications • Solar Panel(s) Specifications • Inverter(s) Type Test Reports (Harmonics, Flicker, DC Injection) • Single Line Diagram (from PV system to Point of Common Coupling (PCC) • PSO Data Form (only applicable for solar PV system 1 MWac and above) • Certificate of Compliance (only applicable for licensed installation who are eligible to appoint their LEW to commission the solar PV system) • Commissioning Declaration (only applicable for licensed installation who are eligible to appoint their LEW to commission the solar PV system) Thereafter, your appointed LEW will have to consult SPPG on the connection scheme and technical requirements. For High Tension and above (6.6kV and above) consumers with embedded IGS / generation, you will need to choose one of the 3 backup schemes (full or partial) required: (1) Summation Scheme; (2) Capped Capacity Scheme; or (3) Extended Capped Capacity Scheme You will need to sign a Supplemental Agreement with the Transmission Licensee to reflect your choice of backup scheme for the service connection. For more information on each scheme, please refer to SPPG’s guide on “How to Apply for Electricity Connection” available on the SP Group website (www.spgroup.com.sg). December 2022 5 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers The simplified connection and turn-on application process for solar PV systems less than 1 MWac are illustrated in Figure 2 and 3. Figure 2: Application Process for Solar PV System Connection (less than 1 MWac) Start Appointed LEW to submit relevant documents to SPS SPS to inform LEW (via Letter) to proceed with Turn-On Application * Concurrently, HT & above consumers with embedded IGS / generation to sign Supplemental Agreement for backup scheme SPPG to evaluate technical specifications of the solar PV system pertaining to PQ requirements Compliance with technical requirements? No LEW to re-submit technical requirements after clarification Yes LEW to proceed with Turn-On Application (refer to Fig 3 for Turn-On application process) SPPG sends technical assessment completion letter to LEW End End December 2022 6 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Figure 3: Turn-On Application Process for Solar PV System (less than 1 MWac) Start LEW to submit Turn-On application to SPS LEW to ensure that the relevant meters are installed Does the premise have an Electrical Installation Licence? Yes No LEW to commission the solar PV system SPS to witness the commissioning of solar PV system on the scheduled Turn-On date LEW to submit Commissioning Declaration of solar PV system within 7 days of solar PV system commissioning to SPPG End End December 2022 7 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers The simplified connection and turn-on application process for solar PV systems 1 MWac and above are illustrated in Figure 4 and 5. Figure 4: Application Process for Solar PV System Connection (1 MWac and above) Start Appointed LEW to submit relevant documents to SPS HT & above consumers with embedded IGS / generation to sign Supplemental Agreement for backup scheme SPPG to evaluate technical specifications of the solar PV system pertaining to PQ requirements Compliance with technical requirements? Yes No LEW to re-submit technical requirements after clarification SPPG sends technical assessment completion letter to LEW LEW to proceed with Turn-On Application (refer to Fig 5 for Turn-On application process) End December 2022 8 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Figure 5: Turn-On Application Process for Solar PV System (1 MWac and above) Start LEW to submit Turn-On application to SPS LEW to ensure that the relevant meters are installed LEW to commission the solar PV system LEW to submit Commissioning Declaration of solar PV system within 7 days of solar PV system commissioning to SPPG End December 2022 9 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 5. Market Settlement The process required and the amount of payment received for selling excess solar electricity back to the grid depends on the size of the solar PV system and contestability status of the consumer. An overview of the available payment schemes can be found on EMA’s website. Consumers with embedded solar PV systems will be given ‘net settlement’ of the energy component. This means that consumers are either charged for their net consumption or paid for their net generation within each trading period. 5.1 Solar PV system below 1 MWac Non-contestable consumers (NCCs) For Low Tension (LT) NCCs with less than 1 MWac embedded solar PV systems, the solar energy produced is first offset by their consumption of that premise. Should there be excess solar energy to be exported back to the grid, they will receive payment (the prevailing low-tension electricity tariff minus grid charge) from SP Services (SPS) by way of credit adjustment to the monthly electricity bill. The quarterly revised low-tension electricity tariffs can be found on SP Group’s website (www.spgroup.com.sg). Contestable consumers (CCs) For CCs who wish to be paid for the excess electricity sold to the grid, they can register with SPS under the Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme (ECIS). Under this simplified arrangement, they will be paid the weighted average nodal price through SPS, for the selling of excess solar electricity back to grid. SPS will act as a central intermediary, by passing through the payment and relevant market charges to consumers. Such consumers can either choose (a) to install a meter to accurately measure the solar electricity generated, or (b) to estimate their solar generation. For option (a), consumers will need to install the relevant metering arrangement at each generation point. More details on the meters can be found in Section 8, AMI Meter Charges. For option (b), the solar generation will be estimated based on the Solar Generation Profile (SGP) 2 for the calculations of the relevant payment and market charges. Consumers need not install any meters. For CCs who do not wish to be paid for the excess electricity sold to the grid, they do not need to register with EMC as Market Participant or with SPS under the ECIS. They 2 The SGP is approved by the Energy Market Authority (“EMA”) and is based on factors such as Singapore's historical average solar irradiance from 7am to 7pm. This is standardised for all consumers with embedded solar PV systems and will be updated by EMA as new information becomes available. December 2022 10 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers will not be eligible for the ‘net settlement’ scheme and also not be subjected to the applicable market charges. 5.2 Solar PV system 1 MWac and above but below 10 MWac There are various options for CCs to sell excess electricity back to the grid: i. Register with SPS under the Enhanced Central Intermediary Scheme. Under this simplified arrangement, they will be paid the weighted average nodal price through SPS, for the selling of excess solar electricity back to grid. SPS will act as a central intermediary, by passing through the payment and relevant market charges to consumers. Such consumers can either choose (a) to install a meter to accurately measure the solar electricity generated, or (b) to estimate their solar generation. For option (a), consumers will need to install the relevant metering arrangement at each generation point. More details on the meters can be found in Section 8, AMI Meter Charges. For option (b), the solar generation will be estimated based on the SGP for the calculations of the relevant payment and market charges. Consumers need not install any meters. ii. Register with the EMC as Market Participant. Under this existing arrangement, the CCs are required to register with the Energy Market Company (EMC) as Market Participant (MP); and to register their Solar Generation Facility, in order to receive payment for the selling of the excess solar electricity back to the grid. They will be paid nodal price for the selling of excess solar electricity back to the grid, and are subjected to the applicable market charges. Such consumers can either choose (a) to install a meter to accurately measure the solar electricity generated, or (b) to estimate their solar generation. For option (a), consumers will need to install the relevant metering arrangement at each generation point. More details on the meters can be found in Section 8, AMI Meter Charges. For option (b), the solar generation will be estimated based on the SGP for the calculations of the relevant payment and market charges. Consumers need not install any meters. The required registration documents can be found below. Market Participant Registration • MP Registration form • Signed PSO-MP Agreement and Generation Facility Operating (GFO) Agreement with PSO (if applicable) Generation Facility Registration • The Generation Facility Registration form • Approved Connection Agreement from SP PowerAsset • Signed MSSL-MP Agreement December 2022 11 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers All the documents should be approved before the solar PV system is turned on. iii. Register with EMC as Market Participant (IGS non-exporting). For consumers with embedded solar PV systems below 10 MWac who are not eligible for option (i) or (ii) and will not be selling any electricity back to the grid, they can undergo a streamlined market registration process and pay EMC an estimated fixed charge determined by EMA. This fixed charge will be based on the SGP and the historical average rates of the respective charges. For options (i) and (ii), CCs would need to register their load and generation accounts under the same entity with SPS. A summary of the market payments and charges for the respective options can be found in the table below. Table 2: Market Payment and Charges for Solar PV Systems less than 10 MWac Applicable Payments / Charges Energy Generation CCs with Non-Registered Solar PV System (applicable for less than 1 MWac) Energy Payment / Charges Not Eligible for Payment CCs with EMC/ECIS- Registered Solar PV System • For CCs with EMCregistered solar PV system: Nodal Price • For CCs with CIS-registered solar PV system: Weighted Average Nodal Price (to be paid based on net export) Energy Consumption Spinning Reserves 3 • For CCs who buy electricity from the market: Uniform Singapore Electricity Prices (USEP) + Hourly Energy Uplift Charge (HEUC) • For CCs who buy electricity from retailers: Agreed Retail Price for Energy (to be charged based on meter’s import channel) Reserves Charges • For CCs who buy electricity from the market: Uniform Singapore Electricity Prices (USEP) + Hourly Energy Uplift Charge (HEUC) • For CCs who buy electricity from retailers: Agreed Retail Price for Energy (to be charged based on net import) Not Applicable (subject to change based on the New Pricing Mechanism Framework) 3 Spinning reserves charge is recovered from all generation facilities scheduled (less the first 5 MWh of each facility, which is allocated the cost of regulation reserve) operating in each half hour dispatch period based on the ‘modified runway model’. December 2022 12 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Applicable Payments / Charges Regulation Reserves (i.e. AFP) 4 EMC Fees Power System Operator (PSO) Fees Market Support Services (MSS) Charge Monthly Energy Uplift Charge (MEUC) Use of System (UOS) Uncontracted Capacity Charge (High-Tension & Above Network only) CCs with Non-Registered Solar PV System (applicable for less than 1 MWac) Half-hourly AFP (to be charged based on meter’s import channel) CCs with EMC/ECIS- Registered Solar PV System Half-hourly AFP (to be charged based on gross generation and gross consumption) Non-Reserves Market Charges Yearly revised EMC Fees Yearly revised EMC Fees (to be charged based on (to be charged based on net meter’s import channel) import or net export) Daily revised PSO Fees Daily revised PSO Fees (to be charged based on (to be charged based on net meter’s import channel) import or net export) Yearly revised MSS Charge Yearly revised MSS Charge (to be charged based on (to be charged based on net meter’s import channel) import only) Monthly revised MEUC prices Monthly revised MEUC prices (to be charged based on (to be charged based on net meter’s import channel) import only) Grid Charges Yearly revised UOS Charge (to be charged based on import channel) Cost is dependent on type of backup required 5.3 Solar PV systems 10 MWac and above For consumers with solar PV systems 10 MWac and above, they are required to register with the Energy Market Company (EMC) as Market Participant (MP); and to register their Solar Generation Facility, in order to receive payment for the selling of the excess solar electricity back to the grid. They will be paid nodal price for the selling of excess solar electricity back to the grid, and are subjected to the applicable market charges. In addition to that, consumers would need to register their load and generation accounts under the same entity with SPS. The required registration documents can be found below. Market Participant Registration • MP Registration form • Signed PSO-MP Agreement and Generation Facility Operating (GFO) Agreement with PSO (if applicable) 4 Regulation reserves charge is recovered from all loads and the first 5 MWh of each generation facility (including all solar PV systems generation facilities that are registered under CIS) in each half hour dispatch period. December 2022 13 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Generation Facility Registration • The Generation Facility Registration form • Approved Connection Agreement from SP PowerAssets • Signed MSSL-MP Agreement All the documents should be approved before the solar PV system is turned on. A summary of the market payments and charges for consumers with solar PV systems 10 MWac and above can be found in the table below. Table 3: Market Payment and Charges for Solar PV Systems 10 MWac and above Applicable Payments / Charges Energy Generation Energy Consumption Spinning Reserves Regulation Reserves (i.e. AFP) EMC Fees Power System Operator (PSO) Fees Market Support Services (MSS) Charge Monthly Energy Uplift Charge (MEUC) Use of System (UOS) Uncontracted Capacity Charge (High-Tension & Above Network only) Description Energy Payment / Charges Nodal Price (to be paid based on net export) • For CCs who buy electricity from the market: Uniform Singapore Electricity Prices (USEP) + Hourly Energy Uplift Charge (HEUC) • For CCs who buy electricity from retailers: Agreed Retail Price for Energy (to be charged based on net import) Reserves Charges Subject to change based on the New Pricing Mechanism Framework Half-hourly AFP (to be charged based on gross generation and gross consumption) Non-Reserves Market Charges Yearly revised EMC Fees (to be charged based on net import or net export) Daily revised PSO Fees (to be charged based on net import or net export) Yearly revised MSS Charge (to be charged based on net import only) Monthly revised MEUC prices (to be charged based on net import only) Grid Charges Yearly revised UOS Charge (to be charged based on import channel) Cost is dependent on type of backup required December 2022 14 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 5.4 Solar Generation Profile Grid Back-up Scheme For Summation Scheme consumers who opt for SGP, there may be instances where they will incur uncontracted capacity charge. For example, on a rainy or cloudy day, they will be consuming more electricity from the grid as their solar PV system may be generating little or no electricity. However, as the SGP is a fixed output throughout the year, it would indicate that the solar installation is still generating. Hence, before deciding on the type of backup scheme and whether to opt for SGP or meters, consumers should assess their consumption profile and operational needs. They should also consider carefully the costs and benefits, including the risks and uncertainties due to weather variability. Reactive Power Currently in the Transmission Code, High-Tension consumers would be required to implement power factor correction measures, if deemed necessary by the Transmission Licensee, to maintain a power factor of no less than 0.85. This is because a load with high reactive power will require more current-carrying capacity from the grid. For solar consumers who opt for SGP, there may be instances where they are penalised due to differences between active power output based on the SGP and active power output based on actual generation. This affects the calculation of gross load, on which reactive power penalties are determined. Hence, consumers who opt for SGP may risk incurring reactive power penalties when actual generation values differ from SGP values. If so, consumers can opt out of the SGP and install physical meters to accurately measure the active power output. 6. Intermittency Pricing Mechanism Given the intermittent nature of solar PV, reserves from conventional power sources are required to ensure system stability. For example, cloud cover or shadows may cause solar PV output to drop quickly, which requires the need for reserves to make up for the shortfall. Without the back-up through reserves sources, consumers are exposed to the risk of power disruptions, which happened in other countries with large amounts of intermittent generation. December 2022 15 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers To ensure the sustainable growth of solar, a balance has to be struck between the benefits of solar generation and the intermittency costs it imposes on the system. Hence, it is appropriate to consider a mechanism, Intermittency Pricing Mechanism (IPM), to allocate the fair share of reserves costs to solar. Upon its implementation, the IPM will apply to all IGS, except for certain groups which the EMA had previously indicated that would not be subject to the IPM. The groups include: a. Residential consumers with embedded solar PV systems below 1 MWac; and b. Non-residential consumers with embedded solar PV systems connected to the system on or before 31 January 2018, unless (i) they retrofit their IGS systems such that re-commissioning by SP PowerGrid would be required in the process; or (ii) 25 years from the commissioning date of their existing IGS systems, whichever occurs earlier. More details on the IPM can be found in EMA’s Consultation Paper. 7. Monitoring Requirements With the expected increase in solar PV systems in Singapore, the Power System Operator (PSO) would need to manage the intermittent nature of such sources to ensure that the security and reliability of the power system is not compromised. Most importantly, PSO also needs to ensure that sufficient reserve capacity is available to respond to sudden fluctuations in solar output. Hence, PSO shall require solar PV systems with an installed capacity of 1 MWac and above at each site/facility to provide the Active Power output (AC-side) of its solar PV system(s), sampled at one-minute intervals and solar irradiance from sensor installed in close proximity to the PV panels. For more detailed technical requirement, please contact EMA at EMA_PSO_EMS@ema.gov.sg. Localised Network Limit As there may be physical constraints of each network ring, there could be a limit to the amount of solar PV systems that the network circuit can support. Therefore, depending on the limitations in that area, the permissible capacity of solar PV systems in each location may differ. Hence, parties who wish to invest in solar PV systems should check if there are possible network constraints in their preferred locations, before making their investment decisions. December 2022 16 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 8. AMI Meter Charges This section is only applicable to consumers who register their embedded solar PV systems with SPS under the Central Intermediary Scheme, or with EMC as a Market Participant. The owner of the generation facility (i.e. solar PV system) is the Meter Equipment Service Provider (MESP) for the meter installation associated with it. However, consumers with embedded generation facility (with installed capacity of less than 10 MWac) may choose to engage SPPG to provide, install and maintain the generation meter. The fees applicable for providing such services by SPPG are shown in the tables below: Table 4.1: Metering Charges for Generation Meters (inclusive of 7% GST before 1 st Jan 2023) Per Generation Unit / Metering Point Main & Check Meters At 66kV and above Main & Check Meters At 6.6kV / 22kV Main & Check Meters At Low Tension Main Meters Only At Low Tension Upfront charge (One time) $5,938.50 $5,938.50 $2,247.00 $1,498.00 Monthly charge (Recurring) $214.00 $85.60 $42.80 $21.40 Miscellaneous charge a) Attending to request for site enquiry during office hours (minimum 3 hours per request). b) Attending to communication / meter failure during office hour. Charges will be waived if it is due to equipment failure. c) Attending to adhoc request by customer for meter accuracy test with SAC- SINGLAS test report. $42.80 per hour $42.80 per hour $42.80 per hour $42.80 per hour $85.60 per trip $85.60 per trip $85.60 per trip $85.60 per trip $1,926.00 per meter $1,926.00 per meter $706.20 per meter $706.20 per meter December 2022 17 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers Table 4.2: Metering Charges for Generation Meters (inclusive of 8% GST with effect from 1 st Jan 2023) Main & Check Meters Main & Check Meters Main & Check Meters Main Meters Only Per Generation Unit / Metering Point At 66kV and above At 6.6kV / 22kV At Low Tension At Low Tension Upfront charge (One time) $5,994.00 $5,994.00 $2,268.00 $1,512.00 Monthly charge (Recurring) $216.00 $86.40 $43.20 $21.60 Miscellaneous charge d) Attending to request for site enquiry during office hours (minimum 3 hours per request). e) Attending to communication / meter failure during office hour. Charges will be waived if it is due to equipment failure. f) Attending to adhoc request by customer for meter accuracy test with SAC- SINGLAS test report. $43.20 per hour $43.20 per hour $43.20 per hour $43.20 per hour $86.40 per trip $86.40 per trip $86.40 per trip $86.40 per trip $1,944.00 per meter $1,944.00 per meter $712.80 per meter $712.80 per meter 9. Decommissioning Requirements If you intend to decommission the entire solar PV system installed in your premises any time after they have been connected to the Transmission System, your appointed LEW will have to complete the decommissioning form and submit to SP Powergrid Ltd at least 30 days in advance before the intended decommission commences. However, if the intent is to revise the solar PV capacity installed in your premises any time after they have been connected to the Transmission System, your appointed LEW will have to complete the online Application Form and submit the following documents to SPS via Singapore Power (SP) eBusiness Portal: • Document Checklist and Declaration of Compliance to SP Powergrid’s (SPPG) Technical Requirements • Application for Net Export Rebate Form • Letter of Consent • PQ Compliance Report • Inverter(s) Specifications December 2022 18 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers • Solar panel(s) Specifications • Inverter(s) Type Test Reports (Harmonics, Flicker, DC Injection) • Single Line Diagram (from PV system to Point of Common Coupling (PCC) • PSO Data Form (only applicable for solar PV system 1 MWac and above) • Certificate of Compliance (only applicable for licensed installation who are eligible to appoint their LEW to commission the solar PV system) • Commissioning Declaration (only applicable for licensed installation who are eligible to appoint their LEW to commission the solar PV system) December 2022 19 Solar PV – User Guide for Non-Residential Consumers 10. PV Directory For enquiries on the following matters pertaining to solar PV systems, you may wish to contact the following: Energy Market Authority (EMA) Matters on: Electricity Licences Electrical Installation Licensed Electrical Workers (LEWs) Policy and Regulatory Framework Monitoring Requirements Contact Information Economic Regulation & Licensing Department Email: ema_enquiry@ema.gov.sg Tel: 6835 8000 Electricity Resilience & Regulation Department Email: lei_ema@ema.gov.sg Tel: 6835 8000 Policy Department Email: ema_ppd@ema.gov.sg Tel: 6835 8000 Energy Management Systems Department Email: EMA_PSO_EMS@ema.gov.sg Tel: 6835 8000 Energy Market Company (EMC) Matters on: Market Registration Market Payment / Charges Contact Information Market Administration Email: MPRegistration@emcsg.com Tel: 6779 3000 SP PowerGrid (SPPG) Matters on: Technical Clarification regarding Connection to the Grid Contact Information Asset Management & Projects Department Email: DERenquiries@spgroup.com.sg Tel: 6916 8888 SP Services (SPS) Matters on: Application for Connection to the Grid and Market Settlement with SPS Contact Information Electrical Installation Section Email: install@spgroup.com.sg Tel: 6916 7200 December 2022 20
Media Release - Singapore Power Wins Smart Grid Project Of The Year With Silver Spring Networkshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/db384cb0-1387-451d-93c7-03387c1f5bbc/%5B20140912%5D+Media+Release+-+Singapore+Power+Wins+Smart+Grid+Project+Of+The+Year+With+Silver+Spring+Networks.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
Singapore Power Wins Smart Grid Project of the Year with Silver Spring Networks Partners Achieve Flexible Countrywide Deployment of 21st Century Energy Infrastructure Through Silver Spring IPv6 Platform with MicroAP Technology Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 12, 2014 – Singapore Power (SP) won the ‘Smart Grid Project of the Year’ award at the Asian Power Awards 2014 today, for its programme with Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (NYSE: SSNI) to enable deregulated energy services in Singapore. This was enabled by SP's successful deployment of a smart infrastructure networking platform, with nation-wide coverage, through Silver Spring’s IPv6 technology. Since April 2014, SP has successfully begun delivering deregulated energy services to 15,000 commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, in support of the Singapore government’s policy to progressively liberalise the retail electricity market. In addition, SP leveraged Silver Spring’s MicroAP Technology and a RF mesh canopy network to reach geographically dispersed customers, and maintain 99.5% meter read success rate. This helps SP ensure reliable communications from anywhere, at all times. “The ‘Smart Grid Project of the Year’ award recognises Singapore Power for delivering reliable and efficient energy services to consumers. Through the deployment of new technology, SP has empowered our customers with more choice and the ability to better manage their energy usage, so as to achieve savings on electricity bills,” said Peter Leong, Managing Director, SP PowerGrid. “Silver Spring Networks is a key partner in the implementation of this country-wide platform. Through such partnerships, Singapore Power can continue to deliver greater value to Singapore consumers.” “We congratulate Singapore Power on today’s win and are happy to partner with them to deploy world-class infrastructure that helps deliver lower prices and greater choice to their customers,” said Eric Dresselhuys, EVP of Global Development and Sales, Silver Spring Networks. “Utilities across Asia can look to Singapore Power as a best practice example for how to deploy smart grid services. Their sophisticated network canopy delivers scalable smart grid and smart city applications to help drive energy efficiency and new services for consumers for years to come.” About Singapore Power Singapore Power Group (SP) is a leading energy utility group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia. More than 1.4 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. The networks in Singapore are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. For more information, please visit www.singaporepower.com.sg. About Silver Spring Networks Silver Spring Networks is a leading networking platform and solutions provider for smart energy networks. Silver Spring’s pioneering IPv6 networking platform, with over 19 million Silver Spring enabled devices delivered, is connecting utilities to homes and business throughout the world with the goal of achieving greater energy efficiency for the planet. Silver Spring’s innovative solutions enable utilities to gain operational efficiencies, improve grid reliability, and empower consumers to monitor and manage energy consumption. Silver Spring Networks’ customers include major utilities around the globe such as Baltimore Gas & Electric, CitiPower & Powercor, Commonwealth Edison, CPS Energy, Florida Power & Light, Jemena Electricity Networks Limited, Pacific Gas & Electric, Pepco Holdings, Progress Energy and Singapore Power, among others. To learn more, please visit www.silverspringnet.com. # # # # Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements about Silver Spring Networks’ expectations, plans, intentions, and strategies, including, but not limited to statements regarding Silver Spring Networks’ engagement with Singapore Power, and the benefits of that engagement to SP and its customers. Statements including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or “future” and statements in the future tense are forwardlooking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, which, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in Silver Spring Networks' documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forwardlooking statements in this press release are based on information available to Silver Spring Networks as of the date hereof. Silver Spring Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.