Singapore innovates solar deployment amidst land limitations

Land constraints hinder Singapore's renewable energy expansion.

Singapore’s push toward renewable energy is challenged by land constraints and reliance on solar resources, according to Dr. Avishek Kumar, CEO of VFlowTech. “The key issue…is our resource as we are land constrained,” Kumar explained, emphasising the need for innovative solutions to increase solar capacity.

Singapore’s renewable energy target has been revised from 300 megawatts to two gigawatts, with the country already achieving about one gigawatt.

To support solar imports and manage intermittency, VFlowTech is developing long-duration energy storage solutions that ensure a stable 24/7 power supply. “Our batteries can participate in each building to manage the building demand,” Kumar noted, describing a vision for microgrids that optimise energy use locally.

VFlowTech is also expanding beyond Singapore, with plans in the Philippines to power multiple islands with microgrids and reduce reliance on diesel. The company has partnered with Infosys to build a cloud-based energy management platform, targeting opportunities across Asia, including India and Australia, where renewable penetration is growing.