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Should I install solar panels at home? How much can I save on electricity?

Landed properties, some with solar panels, in Singapore
Landed properties, some with solar panels, in Singapore

Proposal to import 500MW of renewable electricity from Laos to S’pore mooted

The Mekong River in Laos, where several hydropower projects are located. Hydropower dams in Laos will be the primary source of the 500 megawatts, accounting for just over 4% of Singapore’s current generation capacity of 12 gigawatts.
The Mekong River in Laos, where several hydropower projects are located. Hydropower dams in Laos will be the primary source of the 500 megawatts, accounting for just over 4% of Singapore’s current generation capacity of 12 gigawatts.

ST Explains

What are the various sources of energy S'pore is exploring to boost energy security?

Singapore announced a new target to harness 4 GWp of solar energy by 2035.
Singapore announced a new target to harness 4 GWp of solar energy by 2035.

S’pore to drill deeper into geothermal energy after promising results of its potential

A national survey found that the potential of geothermal energy in Singapore is more than sixty times its yearly electricity consumption.
A national survey found that the potential of geothermal energy in Singapore is more than sixty times its yearly electricity consumption.

Sri Lankan turbine project fuels anger as fish hauls plunge

The Mannar wind turbines in Sri Lanka have been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.
The Mannar wind turbines in Sri Lanka have been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.

Cuba denies involvement with island-bound fuel shipments seized by US

Cuba’s Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy speaks during an interview with Reuters amid an ongoing U.S. oil blockade that has strangled the island of fuel, contributing to blackouts, water shortages and growing social unrest, in Havana, Cuba, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
Cuba’s Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy speaks during an interview with Reuters amid an ongoing U.S. oil blockade that has strangled the island of fuel, contributing to blackouts, water shortages and growing social unrest, in Havana, Cuba, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Bio-LNG could ensure Singapore’s energy resilience amid global disruptions: Tan See Leng

Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng notes that since different sectors will require different technologies and fuels, Singapore will need to keep its options open.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng notes that since different sectors will require different technologies and fuels, Singapore will need to keep its options open.

S’pore mulls energy cluster on Tekong; including third LNG terminal and electricity import facilities

EMA is studying the feasibility of building a 200ha cluster of energy infrastructure on Pulau Tekong.
EMA is studying the feasibility of building a 200ha cluster of energy infrastructure on Pulau Tekong.

I work in oil and I just bought an electric vehicle

Today’s electric cars are significantly more affordable than they were just five years ago.
Today’s electric cars are significantly more affordable than they were just five years ago.

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Building a more connected and sustainable South-east Asia

Cross-border electricity trade can unlock significant investments in renewable energy projects.
Cross-border electricity trade can unlock significant investments in renewable energy projects.

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