EXPERIENCES IN ASIA FOR INTEGRATION OF SMART GRIDS AND RENEWABLES: THE SINGAPORE STORY

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1 EXPERIENCES IN ASIA FOR INTEGRATION OF SMART GRIDS AND RENEWABLES: THE SINGAPORE STORY ISGAN Workshop 8 March 2016 Mr Eugene Toh, Director, Policy Department, EMA

2 EMA who we are and what we do Lead agency for energy matters in Singapore Industry Regulator. Industry Developer & Promoter. Power System Operator Keep the lights on S pore s LNG Terminal Renewables Technology Competitive Market Research & Development S pore International Energy Week (SIEW) 1

3 Building a Smarter Grid Singapore has one of the most reliable electricity systems in the world. Compared to other systems, Singapore s grid has many smart grid features already built in, such as the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which allows remote monitoring and control of key installations. Smart grid initiatives will build on the existing core system to continue to deliver efficient outcomes and value for stakeholders, including licensees and electricity consumers. Smart grid developments do not only pertain to physical infrastructure, but also encompass putting in place the policies, ecosystem and competencies within the industry to bring about the intended outcomes. 2

4 3 Key Thrusts, Underpinned by Relevant R&D Strengthen core infrastructure developments in electricity and gas sectors Develop enabling infrastructure and policies to drive smart grid developments Develop a smart grid community and facilitate uptake of smart grid applications Research and development in relevant areas 3

5 Strengthening Core Infrastructure Developments Ensure that we have sufficient electricity and gas supply to meet Singapore s demand through land reservation Leverage on technologies and ICT to keep the system reliable and secure, including enhancing efforts to improve efficiency within sector, and enhancing cybersecurity KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON 4

6 Developing Enabling Infrastructure and Policies to Drive Smart Grid Developments Developing enablers in infrastructure and policies to enable the necessary smart grid technologies to take off when they are commercially viable. Extension of Retail Contestability Launch of Demand Response Programme Launch of Electricity Futures Market Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy 5

7 More Consumers will be Eligible to Buy Electricity from Competitive Retail Packages Extension of Retail Contestability Since the first phase of retail market liberalisation, Singapore has progressively opened the retail electricity market to competition to give consumers more options to manage their energy cost. To enable this, we are developing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - to measure and read half-hourly electricity consumption data of these consumers, and potentially facilitate value-added services such as demand response or energy managements systems. This will empower more Commercial and Industrial consumers to source for better deals and buy electricity at competitive prices. The long term goal is to allow all consumers to choose their retailer of choice. Lowering of Retail Contestability Threshold ,000 kwh 1 April ,000 kwh 1 Oct ,000 kwh 1 Jul ,000 kwh 2H 2018 Fully Contestable 6

8 Power generation Empowering Consumers with More Control Over Energy Usages Transmission Distribution Consumption Household Launch of Demand Response Programme Demand Response Industry and Commercial Energy Efficiency Consumers permanently reduce electricity usage by changing consumption behaviour Consumers voluntarily shift their electricity usage in response to prices or supply conditions in the electricity market for a short period of time. Win-win outcomes for system and consumers System benefits: Improves reliability and system efficiency through more intelligent technologies Consumer benefits: Reduced bill size from avoided electricity cost and incentives payments for participation 7

9 New Avenue for Consumers to Negotiate Long Term Electricity Prices Launch of Electricity Futures Market An Electricity Futures Market allows the trading of standardised contracts of electricity products into the future at specified prices. It provides a platform for generation companies to hedge their commercial and operational risks; and lower the barrier to entry for new independent retailers. This in turn allows consumers to lock in long term prices; and utilise the transparent prices provided by the futures market to negotiate their electricity retail packages with electricity retailers. 8

10 Designing Smart Regulatory Framework for Solar Energy Market interest in solar has been growing in Singapore. Since 2008: The number of installations has increased from 30 to 886 (end 2015); The installed capacity has increased from 0.3 MWac to 43.8 MWac (end 2015). Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy The take-up is expected to accelerate over the next few years, as prices fall and technology continues to improve. 9

11 Emerging Paradigm of Prosumers Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy Power Generation Transmission and Distribution Consumption and Production Household Industry and Commercial Previous status quo: either a producer or consumer, where electricity and revenue flow in single directions New paradigm: emergence of prosumers, where electricity and revenue can flow in both directions 10

12 PUBLIC Supporting Solar Prosumers through Public-Private Collaboration 1 Enhancing the regulatory framework for solar Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy 2 Programme to aggregate solar lead demand in government buildings 3 Fostering a pro-business environment by facilitating new solar business models PRIVATE

13 Allowing Solar Prosumers to Receive Payment in an Expedient and Least Effort Manner BEFORE Solar Owners AFTER Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy Solar Owners Electricity Market Operator Electricity Retailer/ Provider Electricity Market Operator Electricity Retailer/ Provider Bill Bill Market registration required for payments for excess solar energy Payments for excess solar energy through Central Intermediary without onerous market registration 12

14 Creating Flexible System to Support Smart Business Models Facilitate the Deployment of Solar Energy Furthermore, with the Electricity Futures Market, solar independent retailers could offer a blend of green retail contracts to suit consumers needs. 13

15 Building Smart Grid Competencies through Manpower Developments To leverage on the existing National Energy Competency Framework (NECF) as the baseline and identify specialised gridrelated competencies (e.g. network monitoring, equipment condition monitoring, maintenance of network systems etc). To better equip our workforce with the necessary training, EMA works closely with Singapore Institute of Power and Gas (SIPG) to develop new training programmes, related to Smart Grids. Moving forward, the NECF could be enhanced to include new competencies and skillsets to meet the requirements of this development, if necessary. The National Energy Competency Framework (NECF) is available at 14

16 Fostering a Smart Energy Community for Research & Development Initiatives IES pilot in Punggol to test behavioural changes (completed) Pulau Ubin Micro-grid Renewable Integration (on-going) NTU Eco-campus Living labs to test energy solutions for Singapore, such as demand-side management initiatives 15

17 Funding Smart Technologies and Solutions 16

18 Developing New Emerging Technologies to Support a Smart Energy Nation Established a $25 million Energy Storage Programme (ESP) to develop technologies that enhance overall stability and resilience of the power system. The funds will support development and integration of large scale, cost-effective systems for Singapore s power system. Grid level energy storage could be used to reduce demand during peak periods; as reserves for frequency regulation; and to support the deployment of solar energy. 17

19 Staying Ahead to Power a Smart Grid Nation FOSTERING INDUSTRY INNOVATION BY BEING PRO-BUSINESS Address industry s needs and enhance the regulatory framework in order to facilitate commercially viable business models and foster a probusiness environment ENABLING GREATER COMPETITION IN THE ENERGY MARKET Lower barriers to entry and regulatory enhancements allow new industry players to enter the solar and electricity retail markets CREATING ENERGY CHOICES FOR CONSUMERS More consumers are able to benefit from different energy sources as well as innovative energy price plans

20 THANK YOU 19