Electricity sector in Singapore

The electricity sector in Singapore ranges from generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity in Singapore.

Regulator

Singapore Power office in Singapore Power Building

Electricity sector in Singapore is regulated by Singapore Power (Chinese: 新加坡能源有限公司).

Generation

Power stations

Senoko Power Station, the largest power station in Singapore

Fuel

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

Companies

See also

References

  1. ↑ Singapore opts for cleaner energy sources
  2. ↑ Tesla Model S owner protests Singapore's carbon emissions surcharge
  3. ↑ Tesla boss calls PM Lee over CO2 levy


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