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Summary Draft 2: SolarNova Programme

According to the Housing Development Board (HDB) (2022) article, "HDB to Bring Solar Energy to Over 8,000 Blocks Through SolarNova Programme," HDB announces its seventh solar leasing tender for the SolarNova Programme. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is co-directing the programme, which aims to expedite the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Singapore. This initiative is also a crucial element of the HDB Green Towns Programme (GTP), which strives to make HDB towns more sustainable by reducing energy usage with solar panels. With this initiative to promote greater usage of solar panels, carbon emissions can be greatly reduced thus mitigating climate change.

Currently, HDB has committed to a solar capacity of 380 megawatt-peak (MWp). With its new tender, HDB announces a target of 540MWp by 2030 for over 1,290 HDB blocks and 99 government sites. Mr Tan (as cited in HDB, 2022), states that this programme, as a vital part of the HDB GTP, aids HDB in achieving net-zero energy utilization in common spaces. To date, over 8400 HDB blocks have been committed for solar installation. Out of 8400, 2700 HDB blocks have already been installed with solar panels. As for the remaining blocks, the solar panels will be progressively installed in batches. Plans to install solar panels in more HDB blocks are constantly being reviewed, to continue to expand the nation’s use of solar energy.


Reference:

Housing and Development Board. (2022, February 25). HDB to bring solar energy to over 8,000 blocks through SolarNova programme. HDB. Retrieved January 26, 2023, from https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-publications/press-releases/HDB-to-bring-solar-energy 

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