Solar Anywhere: Maximizing Energy In Singapore's Land Scarce Island - CleanTechnica

Singapore’s “solar anywhere” strategy exemplifies an innovative approach to maximizing solar energy in a densely populated, land-scarce urban environment. Since 2014, the country has implemented multiple solar initiatives contributing around 600 GWh annually, with a national goal to reach 2 GWp of solar capacity by 2030—meeting about 4% of its projected electricity demand. Key programs include SolarNova, which installs solar PV on public housing and government buildings, contributing over 111 GWh annually with a target of 420 GWh; SolarRoof, optimizing industrial building rooftops through flexible leasing models and adding approximately 800 MWp; and SolarLand, which uses modular, temporary ground-mounted solar arrays on idle or reclaimed land, generating 62 MWp across seven sites. These initiatives demonstrate Singapore’s pragmatic use of existing urban infrastructure and innovative land use strategies to overcome spatial constraints. The Tuas solar farm, operated by EDP Renewables and JTC, exemplifies large-scale ground