The SolarNova initiative, spearheaded by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Housing & Development Board (HDB), aims to encourage the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Singapore and develop the nation's solar industry. By adopting green construction characteristics, the initiative also plays a crucial part in the HDB Green Towns Programme (GTP), which aims to make HDB towns more sustainable.
HDB has set a greater goal in its seventh tender by employing 540 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar energy by 2030 throughout 1,290 HDB blocks and 99 government sites (Cheah, 2022). This time, the programme will involve six national organisations: Singapore Monetary Authority, Ministry of Education, People's Association, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, and the Ministry of Health. Making the usage of solar energy a key initiative in the HDB GTP, net-zero energy consumption in our HDB heartlands would be achieved (Tan, 2022, as cited in Housing Development Board, 2022).
Solar panel installation would take place gradually in lots, and it would be finished by 2025. With this, HDB will take action by promoting greater adoption and use of solar panels.
References:
Cheah, M. (2022, February 25), HDB launches. 7th solar tender for 1,290 blocks. and 99 government sites. Retrieved on January 26, 2023, from https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hdb-launches-7th-solar-tender-1290-blocks-and-99-government-sites
Housing Development Board(2022, February 25). HDB to Bring Solar Energy to Over 8,000 Blocks through SolarNova Programme. Retrieved on 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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