According to the article released by Housing and Development Board (HDB) (2022), HDB has launched its seventh solar leasing tender under the SolarNova Programme. This programme is co-led by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and it aims to accelerate the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Singapore. This initiative is also an integral element of the HDB Green Towns Programme (GTP) which strives to make HDB towns more sustainable and liveable by reducing energy consumption.
HDB announces a target of 540 MWp by 2030 from its current total capacity of 380MWp. According to Mr. Tan (2022), 540WMp of energy could potentially power about 135,000 4-room HDB flats. The most recent tender, with a 75 MWp capacity, combines public sector demand for solar panel installations across 1290 HDB flats and 99 government sites. To date, over 8400 HDB blocks have been committed for solar installation. Out of the 8400, 2700 HDB blocks have already been installed with solar panels. As for the remaining blocks that are committed, the solar panels will be progressively installed in batches over the next 2 to 3 years.
With more solar panels being installed, energy consumption will greatly decrease thus reducing Singapore’s carbon footprint.
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