Electricity sector in Singapore

The electricity sector in Singapore ranges from generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity in Singapore. In terms of alternative sources of energy, Singapore is likely to be among the main winners after the global transition to renewable energy is completed; the country holds 9th place out of 156 nations in the index of geopolitical gains and losses after energy transition (GeGaLo Index).[1]

Regulator
Singapore Power office in Singapore Power Building

Electricity sector in Singapore is regulated by the Energy Market Authority (Chinese: 新加坡能源管理局).

Generation

Power stations
Senoko Power Station, the largest power station in Singapore
Main article: List of power stations in Singapore

Fuel

As of 2015, Singapore uses natural gas (95%) and waste (4%) for power stations' fuel. Oil used to contribute 23% in 2005 but now is down to 1%.[2] The fossil fuel basis of Singapore's electricity system affects the way that electric cars are taxed.[3][4]

Companies


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See also

References
  1. Overland, Indra; Bazilian, Morgan; Ilimbek Uulu, Talgat; Vakulchuk, Roman; Westphal, Kirsten (2019). "The GeGaLo index: Geopolitical gains and losses after energy transition". Energy Strategy Reviews. 26: 100406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2019.100406
  2. Singapore opts for cleaner energy sources
  3. Tesla Model S owner protests Singapore's carbon emissions surcharge
  4. Tesla boss calls PM Lee over CO2 levy


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