Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Strategies in Singapore Perspectives from the Private Sector

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1 Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Strategies in Singapore Perspectives from the Private Sector Edwin Khew Chairman, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore(SEAS) & CEO, IUT Global Pte Ltd 3 rd August 2007

2 Outline of Presentation Overview of Sustainable Energy & Climate Change Initiatives by the Singapore Government Private Sector Initiatives to promote Sustainable Energy Business Example of a Renewable Energy Project in Singapore Proposed Way Forward for Developing Singapore into a Sustainable Energy Centre Conclusion

3 National Climate Change Strategy Following the announcement of the accession to the Kyoto Protocol on 11 th July 2006, government developed a National Climate change strategy The NCCS is a 3P strategy with 4 Prongs - Mitigation - Adaptation - Public Awareness -Competency Building (developing climate change related R&D and taking advantage of economic opportunities from climate change action) To expand the scope of NEEC to go beyond energy efficiency to cover climate change

4 Structure of National Climate Change Committee N3C Main Committee Sub-Committee Building Households Industry R&D Workgroup Electronics Public, Public, Private Private and and People People sector sector organisations represented Transportation Chemicals Pharmaceuticals

5 Terms of Reference of National Climate Change Committee Promoting greater energy efficiency and less carbon-intensive energy in key sectors Raising awareness amongst people, private & public sectors on impacts and opportunities arising from climate change and the actions they can take Building competency in Singapore to better respond to climate change through promoting research & development of low-carbon technologies Understanding Singapore s vulnerability to climate change and facilitating the adaptation actions needed

6 Energy Efficiency in Singapore Singapore s Energy Consumption is comparable to those of other developed countries being 6 th highest in per capita energy consumption in the world as per International Energy Agency s World energy statistics 2006 In Singapore, Industry is the major consumer at 54% followed by transport at 19% buildings at 15% and households at 10% Improving Energy Efficiency is a strategic priority with NCCC and several schemes like EASe fund, Green Mark award for buildings, mandatory energy labeling schemes, Green Vehicle rebate, govt buildings to undertake energy audits by 2010, Energy Smart buildings & Hotels scheme, certified energy managers scheme have been introduced. Number of Energy Services Companies (ESCos) as well as professionals in Singapore are growing Test Bedding in government buildings, projects e.g One North, Gardens by the Bay, Tree Punggol

7 Vision for Clean/Renewable Energy in Singapore Singapore to be Asia s Clean Energy Capital Clean Energy Program Office(CEPO) set up in April 2007 Focus on Solar, Wind & Hydrogen Cells technologies Focus on Carbon Services 2015 Target: value added of S$1.7b and employment of 7000 new high end jobs $375 million grant money for R& D in Clean Energy Tax Incentives for Carbon Trading Several major players like Conergy, Vestas, Rolls Royce, SEP have set up base in Singapore

8 Private Sector Initiatives To Promote Sustainable Energy Business

9 Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) Singapore decision to ratify the Kyoto Protocol Govt identified energy efficiency, carbon trading and renewable energy technology as growth industries for Singapore Need for a focused industry association for renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) technology companies to interact & regionalise Facilitate the growth of RE & EE SMEs

10 SEAS Terms of Reference - 1 Promote energy efficiency and awareness in construction, manufacturing and service sectors Promote renewable energy technologies, services, and project development Promote awareness of green house gas emission reduction/climate change/kyoto Protocol issues Facilitate carbon asset management projects & carbon emission reduction trading for renewable energy & energy efficiency companies

11 SEAS Terms of Reference - 2 Facilitate and encourage research & development, testbedding & pilot testing of technologies in RE & EE Provide a platform for investors to engage with developers for RE & EE projects Conduct & organise seminars, workshops, conferences, training, business missions and networking among members and the sustainable energy industry Engage with the relevant government agencies, ministries and industry associations to implement the abovementioned terms of reference

12 Structure of SEAS Patron Dr Amy Khor Sr Parliamentary Sec, MEWR SEAS Protem Council Chairman Edwin Khew IUT Global RE Committee Christophe Inglin Phoenix Solar EE Committee Vincent Low G-Energy GHGER Committee Dinesh Babu Asia Carbon Finance Committee Mike Allen RE Exchange R&D Committee Magalie Bonnier A*STAR Work group Manufacturing sector Work group Building sector

13 Support by Government Bodies Government bodies on SEAS council as advisors : Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI) Ministry of Environment & Water Resources (MEWR) National Environment Agency (NEA) International Enterprise Singapore (IE) Economic Development Board (EDB) SPRING, Singapore (SPRING)

14 SEAS hosting major international conferences Sustainable Energy Asia June 2007, Orchard Hotel, Singapore Carbon Forum Asia November 2007, Suntec Singapore ENERGEX November 2007 Suntec Singapore

15 Example of a Renewable Energy Project in Singapore

16 Introduction to IUT Group Singapore based Specialist provider of leading sustainable waste treatment solutions Using Advanced European waste treatment technologies to meet the growing demands for environmentally friendly waste management solutions globally Implemented over 80 waste treatment / sorting solutions globally Building Singapore s First Organic Waste BioMethanisation Treatment Plant Further Plants targeted in various cities in Asia Pacific region Selective Bio-technology based R&D: Increase range of applications of technologies Enhance efficiency and productivity of existing technologies

17 IUT Group Technology Capabilities Organic Waste Bio-Methanisation Landfill Rehabilitation & Engineering Landfill Gas to Energy Organic Waste Composting Construction Demolition Waste Sorting Soil & Groundwater Remediation

18 Rationale for Bio-Methanisation Plant in Singapore Proposed up to 800 tpd Organic Waste Plant (Phase tpd) Effective solution to recycle organics back to the environment (creates bio-compost) Significant increase in recycling rate Generates green electrical power Heat recovery for district heating / cooling systems Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Qualifies for Certified Emission Reduction Certificates (carbon credits)

19 Food & Green Waste SINGAPORE WASTE MANAGEMENT CYCLE Incineration Plant Pulau Semakau Landfill Tuas Marine Transfer Station & Barge Incineration Ash

20 Food & Green Waste CLOSING THE CARBON LOOP IUT Global s s Organic Waste Recycling Plant, Tuas Singapore City in a Garden Bio-Compost

21 IUT Global s Organic Waste Treatment Facility Organic Waste Screening & Shredding Biological Digestion Composting & Maturation Bio-Gas Output Inorganic & Recyclables Renewable Energy (Electricity & Heat) Compost Organic Growth Media

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23 Digesters Pre-Treatment Complex

24 Gas Engine Room Digesters Gas Holder Platform

25 Gas Holder Gas Engine Room

26 Composting Plant

27 Proposed Way Forward for Developing Singapore into a Sustainable Energy Centre

28 GROWING OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SMEs Engineering Consultants Turnkey EPC *FM & O&M Companies Consultants Traders Technology Providers Integrators Project Financing Banks Green Funds Energy Funds Equity Funds Trading Carbon Project Financing Project Development ESCO Component Manufacturing/ Suppliers Project Engineering, Management R&D Sustainable Energy SMEs * FM Facility Management O&M Operation & Maintenance

29 Asian Clean Energy Centre Ecological Energy Utilization for the building concept Minimized Energy Consumption, thermal insulation of the external walls and roof, thermal insulating glazing and shading systems Planning with computer aided light design and shading studies Design for solar control, glare protection and daylight supply, validated by measurements of realized and monitored projects

30 Asian Clean Energy Centre Ecological Energy Utilization for the building concept Thermal solar collectors for hot water production Cooling with renewable energy resources Automatic ventilation systems Energy efficient electric energy power Ecological rainwater concept

31 Asian Clean Energy Centre Conference Facilities, Exhibition Area and Solar Restaurant State-of-the-art conference and seminar rooms Entrance hall tailored for exhibitions Solar Restaurant and Cafe powered by Renewable Energies

32 Asian Clean Energy Centre Offering its tenants additional advantages: Unique showcase in the building sector Joint infrastructure availability for start-up companies Deal platform to generate joint projects and initiatives Large number of competencies under one roof Easy matchmaking opportunities under one roof Active and ongoing technology transfer from the applied research area to commercial applications

33 Conclusion

34 Way Forward for Sustainable Energy We can not eliminate the use of fossil fuels completely We need to diversify the sources of energy to include environmentally benign forms of energy like solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen cells etc Demand side management by more efficient & prudent use of energy Investing into Clean Energy R & D to come up with cost effective solutions Implement the right policies that lead to growth of the sustainable energy sector and make Singapore a centre for sustainable energy solutions and project development Promote awareness in both Private & People sector for behavioral changes for the 21st century.

35 Thank You