The smart grid in Punggol Digital District will enhance energy efficiency and support Singapore’s sustainability efforts.
JTC Corporation has appointed a consortium to design, build, and operate Singapore’s first district-level smart grid in the Punggol Digital District (PDD). The consortium, consisting of local electricity generator PacificLight Power and decarbonisation software company Univers, aims to bolster energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the district.
Scheduled for completion in 2026, the smart grid will integrate renewable energy sources like solar panels, offering a sustainable energy solution for the district. Solar panels will be installed across at least four of the eight buildings designated for the development, including Tower 86 at 86 Punggol Way. This initiative is expected to reduce operational carbon emissions by 35%, equivalent to removing 4,000 cars from the road annually.
Key to the system’s efficiency is the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and solar panels, which will optimize energy use and store electricity during low demand periods. PacificLight Power will operate and maintain the grid’s components for the next 20 years. The smart grid will feature a smart grid controller, developed by Univers, that collects real-time data and adjusts energy supply based on various environmental and market factors.
The PDD’s open digital platform will integrate energy assets, EV charging stations, and the district cooling system, helping businesses manage energy use during peak periods. This project serves as a test bed for the feasibility of district-level power generation and virtual power plants, with potential for future scalability. The district’s construction is set to be completed by early 2025, with tenants moving in later that year.
