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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. [20170627] The Business Times - Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firmshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4b74afb6-528d-4b14-932a-95f0189f8214 ally on hydrogen, biofuels, solar and ment production will continue to depend on hydrocarbons, he added. wind. The division has since expanded “You cannot make steel with electricity, or fly a plane or send a big con- to more than 200 staff, and hopes to invest about US$1 billion a year by tainer ship across the ocean on electricity. There isn't the energy density 2020; group CEO Ben van Beurden has said the business is expected to available.” 4 | TOPSTORIES The solar panels, but also take it into the distribution system and sell it to industrial and residential customers. “I think we will want to become value chain players. Whether we will invest equally in all parts of the value chain, I think it's too early to say,” he The third is its global presence. “The interesting bit about the new energies business is there are no global players in it; the people in this business tend to be local or sometimes regional, but certainly nobody global,” said Mr Wetselaar. for oil and gas to continue to receive investments as these will be “absolutely needed” to keep the world running for a long time. Furthermore, Shell is good and profitable in this business, he said. A lot of investments will also be Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firms CLEAN ENERGY the end of the decade is also just a starting point, he added. “We intend to make this a big business for Shell that over time can stand on its own feet, just like the oil business does, the downstream business does and the gas business does.” Business Times | Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Plausible energy mix in a net-zero emissions world By Andrea Soh ing for the day when there are so He cited as example: “Maybe work UK, last year launched a trial from Half the of perspective energy supply of balance...If will come gies through unit, is electricity, currently conducting research to explore the possibility of de- sandrea@sph.com.sg many electric vehicles the stability of someone with a life support system with Nissan allowing drivers to sell you lower (the threshold), it enables @AndreaSohBT up from current one fifth the grid could be affected. at home cannot afford not to have electricity stored in their electric car market operations. If you put it too veloping differentiated technologies Singapore “Today there are 600,000 cars in that power as opposed to you being batteries back to the grid during peak high, you are impeding 2015 market operations,” said Mr Wong. “Our motivation It has no ambitions in manufactur- in batteries. Net-zero emissions world Shell aims Singapore. to If all of them ride become electric vehicles, and they all start char- In such a situation, someone will UK think-tank Green Alliance es- is that the consumer must win ing batteries, but is 8% interested in learn- able to branding, charge the car.” hours. WANT to make a quick buck with your electric vehicle? In five to ten ging in Jurong, at some level Jurong have to segment power needs according to their criticality, and make a call closely-located vehicles charging sim- security.” charge batteries”, he said. “Because at timates that it could take as few as six without compromising reliability and ing “how can we Nuclear best and in a fast way years, you might just be able to do won’t be able to handle it. The rest of global that, by selling electricity from clout the the system will be in destabilised,” clean said on the allocation energy of power supply, he ultaneously race during periods of high For oil major 28% Shell, the future of the end of the day our business is delivering energy to customers and that 15% car battery to grid operator SP Group SP Group CEO Wong Kim Yin in an interview with The Business Times. This is why SP Group will need the Oil The delivery is our main business”. said. power demand for there to be possible shortages. Network operators keeping a close tab on. the transport Coal sector is one 31% 30% that it is Bioenergy Solar when power supply in Singapore runs It wants to be leader in the business and establish itself And among hydrocarbons, natural low. there said. are “It also depends reportedly a bit on planning the market to Anglo-Dutch group said earlier this The 9% group is also placing some of Emphasising that the group is not ability gas is by to far intervene the cleanest. in the “Natural market, gas install design technology because not that all allows countries cars have across That charging full value station chain you pull of into renewables, against the alternative to adoption of energies year that it is introducing battery charging points at some petrol stations in “I think it’s likely that the world will its bets on hydrogen-fuelled vehicles. electric such has an as important by notifying role to car play owners in meeting electricity an app demand that they while are not we decar- able be deregulated charged only power when markets. the network So you 11% Coal to do that may also very well be run vehicles, Mr Wong said SP Group will through can have cope, to when understand, electric geography vehicles be-bcome geography, more prevalent. what the opportunities France’s Total is studying Gas the viabdrogen Oilfor powering light Bioenergy 12% Britain and the Netherlands. 21% end up using 7% both batteries Wind and hy- By by Royal Andrea Dutch SohShell, a name more familiar today for its petrol stations. as become far as possible a significant allow growth the market priority to to bonise charge, the and energy to offer production to buy electricity grow at a it, much and a higher very important price instead, role or to are.” 10% and sandrea@sph.com.sg 9% run beyond as it 2020. is, unless The a unit certain is part threshold of a bigger breached. story of how the energy system to play control in delivering the charging the energy stations. that can- believes The it business will have of to manufacturing When such a time comes, SP Group ility of such a move, while Italy’s Eni vehicles...We’re Gasnot betting on a @AndreaSohBT As electric vehicles grow in popularity, it is not only carmakers Singapore and has At to that change point from – which where Mr it is Wong today not Grid be electrified.” operators all across the world threshold solar panels that – strikes which Shell the right had previ- balmestic Nuclear and central European stations. at all of them,” said Mr Wetselaar. is Other establish a already has 5% such facilities at some do- single outcome – we want to be good ROYAL transport Dutch groups Shell that aims are to be affected. a leader reckoned to where it could needs come to be in future, five to said 10 are finding In the one that year they since have its to formation, rapidly ance ously between dabbled allowing – is market however operations area to that run, the so company as to maximise will not value enter. ber Maarten WindWetselaar Solar Other told BT in a re- becomes AND STORAGE more prevalent will depend one FOSSIL Shell 0.5% executive 0.5% committee 3% mem- WITH Ultimately, CARBON CAPTURE whichever technology in Among clean energy those who and sees find an themselves opportunity having using to adapt its global their presence businesses and are estervene, As the possibly world’s by population not allowing contin- elec- cope It with has, unexpected firstly, been surges working de- to for the “Whether consumer, it comes against to the solar need panels to cent interview: “I could certainly see a on customers’ choice and regulators’ years Mr Wetselaar. – the group will then need to in- change the New their Energies businesses unit has in been order busy. to tablished electricity brand grid operators scale and up the oil companies. business quickly as and critical pand. Meanwhile, users can the access current the power energy vehicles technology proliferate. and the markets The National in the sec- grid. cing those is probably best in the become over major the course chargers of this century of cars.” whatever the customer wants, he ad- new tric ues vehicles to grow, to energy charge demand so that will more exmand deepen for its understanding electricity as of electric both the ensure or batteries reliability or other and security things, in produ- the business Note: For over a world time with where widespread we could prosperity, decision, the energy system and will Shell double will offer energies when. In Singapore, SP Group is prepar- supply. system also needs to be overhauled Grid, tor. “Before which operates we decide the where power to net- play, hands “We think of low-cost of the producing future stability companies and countries. The group, through its New Enerded. Source: Shell The second largest-publicly to reduce its carbon footprint. which part of the business and which traded oil company the world also “So the real challenge is to grow geographies, you need to deepen “So we're more system integrators “With the presence we have across needed on the new energies front, Source: plans on establishing The Business itself across Times the © the Singapore energy supply Press and at Holdings the same Limited. your understanding,” Permission said Mr required Wetselaar. transform Most law firms likely to renew leases and take capacity in the transmission where for reproduction. we would invest in a wind farm full SP value Group chain of renewables poised and alternative energies as it has done for cleaner...In order to get there, our It has also won a bid to build an off- system. And then delivering the all major economies, with the relation- size of the new energies business is time to reorganise it to become a lot the world in so many countries and in but “I’m not yet convinced that the energy to customers, and building a ships we have with governments, best measured by the capital emcore hypothesis is that we will need shore windfarm in Netherlands, and di- SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Hyundai-Motor-Group-to-Accelerate-Adoption-of-Electric-Vehicles-in-Singapore News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader. [20190110] Berita Harian - SP Group Launches 38 Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:f278505f-b7f6-4258-8ebc-776e2a445a3c Berita Harian | Khamis, 10 Januari 2019 Berita SP Group lancar 38 tempat pengecas kenderaan elektrik MENGECAS KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK: Syarikat pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. – Foto SPH SYARIKAT pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. Langkah itu bertepatan dengan langkah syarikat pengangkutan sewa swasta, Grab, memanfaatkan kemudahan tersebut untuk mengecas kereta-kereta elektriknya. Kesemua 38 tempat pengecasan – 19 alat pengecas yang mempunyai arus berubah arah (AC) sebanyak 43 kilowatt dan 19 alat pengecas 50 kilowatt langsung (DC) – merupakan pengecas berkelajuan tinggi yang mampu menambah kuasa pada kereta elektrik bersaiz sederhana dalam masa sejam, berbanding enam hingga lapan jam menggunakan pengecas dalam rumah. Dalam kenyataannya, SP berkata tempat pengecasan itu terletak di lapan lokasi serata Singapura, berhampiran dengan pusat makanan, agar pemandu boleh berehat ketika kereta mereka sedang dicas. Tempat pengecasan tersebut adalah yang pertama daripada 1,000 tempat pengecasan yang SP ingin lancarkan menjelang 2020. Pengguna boleh mencari dan mengakses tempat mengecas yang disediakan melalui aplikasi SP. Ia boleh dimuat turun di iTunes App Store dan Google Play. Aplikasi tersebut turut mempunyai fungsi yang memaklumkan pengguna apabila pengecasan selesai. Ia juga membolehkan pengguna membuat pembayaran menerusi kad DBS dan POSB. Kad dari semua bank utama akan disertakan tidak lama lagi, kata SP. Sistem AC dapat mengecas kereta bersaiz sederhana dalam masa 45 hingga 60 minit, manakala pengecas DC dapat melakukannya dalam masa sekitar setengah jam. SP berkata ia merancang mahu memperkenalkan pengecas berkuasa 350 kilowatt “dalam beberapa tahun mendatang”. Pengecas tersebut dapat mengecas kereta berprestasi tinggi dalam kira-kira 15 minit. Ketika ini, pengguna perlu membayar 41.4 sen bagi setiap kilowatt jika mereka menggunakan pengecas AC dan 47.3 sen setiap kilowatt bagi pengecas DC. Mengikut kadar ini, SP berkata pemandu kereta elektrik boleh menjimat sekurang-kurangnya 50 peratus berbanding mereka yang memandu model setanding yang menggunakan petrol. Namun, akhbar The Straits Times difahamkan bahawa Grab akan memberi diskaun kepada para pemandu elektriknya. Syarikat tersebut dijangka menerima 20 kereta Hyundai Kona Electric bulan ini. Kereta ini – yang boleh memandu sejauh 400 kilometer jika dicas sehingga penuh – adalah sebahagian daripada 200 kereta yang telah dipesan Grab. Ogos lalu, syarikat pengangkutan itu telah membuat pengumuman bahawa ia bakal memperkenalkan kereta tersebut sebagai sebahagian daripada perkongsian dengan SP Group. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Kumpulan SP, Encik Wong Kim Yin, berkata rangkaian pengecasan SP akan “menggalak penggunaan mobiliti hijau yang lebih meluas di Singapura, dan membolehkan pemandu untuk berjimat”. Source: Berita Harian © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction. [20200102] Joint Media Release - Schneider Electric Partners SP To Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/d043785c-3726-4511-abcd-740361a5a138/%5B20200102%5D+Joint+Media+Release+-+Schneider+Electric+Partners+SP+To+Fully+Electrify+Service+Vehicles.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARTNERS SP GROUP TO FULLY ELECTRIFY SERVICE VEHICLES IN SINGAPORE Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. 1 Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” - Ends - 2 About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3 [20180620] The Business Times - SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:8b96067e-3926-464b-a17b-c407dfaa3cd2 SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicles 30 charging points to be up in six months, and 500 by 2020. Charging small car to take as little as 30 minutes By Leow Ju-Len btnews@sph.com.sg Singapore DRIVE your electric vehicle (EV) to the mall and leave with a fully-charged battery in the time it takes to grab a leisurely coffee. This is one premise behind SP Group’s intention to build the largest public EV charging network in Singapore by the end of the year. On Tuesday, the nation’s power grid operator announced that it will install 30 charging points across the island within the next six months, under a larger plan to set up 500 points by 2020. These points will be installed in shopping malls, residential areas, business parks and industrial sites. All of them will be available to any EV driver. SP Group chief executive Wong Kim Yin said the move was a logical one for the utilities company to make. “As the national grid operator, we are in a natural position to look after this because our electricity network is already pervasive. Wherever you want to charge EVs, the nearest infrastructure would most likely be from us,” he said. SP Group has called for two tenders to build the network: one for the supply of charging hardware and the other, for their installation at the charging points. More than 100 of the new chargers The charging points (above) will be in public-friendly points. A car being charged (right). SP Group’s grid is expected to raise demand for EVs. BT PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM will be direct-current (DC) fast chargers that operate at 50 kilowatts (kW) – enough to fully charge a small EV in as little as 30 minutes. The rest will be alternating current (AC) chargers that operate at 22kW. These are slower than DC chargers, but still roughly three times faster than the home chargers that EV owners typically install. Mr Wong would not disclose the amount that SP Group will invest in the network. A source from Komoco Motors, which imports the Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, told The Business Times that a single fast DC charger can cost as much as S$65,000 with installation. In contrast, a slower AC charger retails for just over S$5,000 here. The exact locations of the first 30 charging points are being determined, but the grid operator is inviting the public to suggest sites. Pricing has also yet to be finalised, but Goh Chee Kiong, the head of strategic development for SP Group, said there would likely be a tiered pricing system between DC and AC charging. “The investment in DC charging is substantially higher, because we are dealing with higher power ratings,” he said. He added that charging an EV nevertheless costs less than half of what it would cost to run a comparable petrol vehicle over the same distance. Going electric can also halve carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution, he said. SP Group is developing a smartphone app that will help EV drivers locate available charging points and pay for their electricity. As a power distributor, SP Group is unlikely to sell the juice to EV drivers directly. Instead, it will probably collect a tariff for the energy while building owners where the charging points are installed will be paid for the power supplied to them. EV retailers reacted positively to the announcement. Kevin Teng, the managing director of Wearnes (Renault), said: “This is extremely promising for the EV scene in Singapore, and could be a catalyst for widespread adoption of the quiet, environmentally friendly technology here.” In May, the company launched the Renault Zoe, a compact electric hatchback, and the Kangoo ZE, an electric panel van aimed at fleet operators. A spokesman for BMW Asia, which imports the BMW i3 EV and six Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle models, also welcomed the move. Preeti Gupta, the director of corporate affairs for BMW Asia, said: “We believe electro-mobility is the future for Singapore and SP Group’s bold contribution puts us a step closer to making this a reality.” SP Group’s Mr Goh said the company hoped that the network would stimulate demand for EVs in Singapore. “The common grouse by many prospective EV buyers in Singapore is always, ‘Where are the charging points?’ We have done our homework and we believe there is a certain threshold that we need to cross in terms of being pervasive and also having higher (charging) speed.” [20210323] Lianhe Zaobao - 4 Caltex stations to set up fast charging points for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:63e7286d-e4bc-4962-88e9-3006e005786c 四 加 德 士 油 站 将 设 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 四 个 加 德 士 油 站 最 迟 将 在 今 年 第 二 季 , 安 装 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 车 子 能 在 30 分 钟 内 充 满 电 上 路 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 与 经 营 加 德 士 油 站 品 牌 的 雪 佛 龙 (Chevron) 昨 天 发 布 联 合 文 告 , 宣 布 将 在 忠 邦 、 樟 宜 、 裕 泉 和 杜 尼 安 (Dunearn) 四 个 加 德 士 油 站 , 装 置 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 为 驾 驶 电 动 车 者 提 供 更 大 便 利 。 其 中 , 三 个 油 站 各 设 有 一 个 50 千 瓦 (kW) 的 快 速 直 流 电 (direct current) 充 电 器 , 让 电 动 车 30 分 钟 内 充 满 电 。 樟 宜 加 德 士 油 站 则 设 有 两 个 50 千 瓦 的 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 如 果 同 一 时 间 只 有 一 辆 车 使 用 , 就 可 以 让 这 辆 车 以 100 千 瓦 的 速 度 , 更 快 充 满 电 。 相 较 于 常 见 的 低 压 交 流 电 (alternating current) 充 电 器 需 要 几 小 时 充 电 , 直 流 电 充 电 快 许 多 。 新 能 源 和 加 德 士 油 站 将 观 察 使 用 者 的 充 电 习 惯 , 以 改 善 充 电 设 备 的 便 利 性 , 提 高 使 用 率 , 并 为 拓 展 更 多 充 电 点 做 准 备 。 本 地 目 前 有 26 个 加 德 士 油 站 。 车 主 在 为 电 动 车 充 电 时 必 须 采 用 新 能 源 的 手 机 应 用 , 这 个 应 用 可 让 驾 车 者 寻 找 最 靠 近 的 充 电 点 、 实 时 更 新 充 电 情 况 , 以 及 无 现 金 支 付 充 电 费 。 蚬 壳 (Shell) 自 2019 年 起 已 在 旗 下 油 站 设 置 电 动 车 充 电 站 。 据 蚬 壳 网 站 显 示 , 它 目 前 在 全 国 有 18 个 油 站 可 为 电 动 车 充 电 。 为 鼓 励 更 多 人 使 用 洁 净 能 源 驱 动 的 汽 车 , 政 府 上 个 月 公 布 2021 财 政 年 预 算 案 声 明 时 宣 布 一 系 列 措 施 , 包 括 到 了 2030 年 在 全 国 设 立 6 万 个 电 动 车 充 电 站 , 比 原 本 的 2 万 8000 个 目 标 多 超 过 一 倍 。 [20201113] Straits Times - Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next yearhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:cdb796c3-b029-4dbe-a0c0-8a023522f3c5 Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next year Clement Yong Rebates on the purchase of cleaner cars will be increased by $5,000 from Jan 1 next year to Dec 31, 2022, under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES). Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg [20180620] The Straits Times - SP Group to build 500 charging points for electric cars by 2020https://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:9b6dd759-8cbe-4db7-bc1f-15b4e3108ef5 SP Group to build 500 charging points for electric cars by 2020 It says its network will be largest one fully accessible to public, with first 30 set up by year end Adrian Lim Transport Correspondent Energy utilities provider SP Group plans to build 500 charging points for electric vehicles islandwide by 2020. The points will be placed at housing estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks, the firm announced yesterday. While others such as Greenlots, Red Dot Power and BlueSG are already in the market, SP Group said its network will be the largest one fully accessible to the public. More than 100 of the charging points will be of the direct current type with a 50 kilowatt power rating that can fully charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes. SP Group said there are fewer than five direct current charging points here now. Most points use alternating current, and a lower 7.4kw rating, which takes the car about seven times longer to be fully charged. An app will allow motorists to pay for charging electronically while also getting updates on the availability of charging points. Details on pricing will be disclosed closer to the end of the year, when SP Group sets up its first 30 charging points. These will be a mix of the alternating current and direct current types. There were 592 electric and plugin hybrid cars on the road here as at the end of last month, about 0.1 per cent of the total car population of 613,383. There are also 31 electricpowered goods and commercial vehicles. “There is a chicken-and-egg conundrum when it comes to electric vehicle adoption... Many prospective drivers are concerned about the lack of a pervasive charging network,” said Mr Goh Chee Kiong, head of strategic development at SP Group. He added that some have “range anxiety” – the fear that the electric vehicle will run out of battery in the middle of a journey. Owners tend to install their own GETTING MORE ON BOARD There is a chicken-and-egg conundrum when it comes to electric vehicle adoption... Many prospective drivers are concerned about the lack of a pervasive charging network. ’’ MR GOH CHEE KIONG, head of strategic development at SP Group. charging points if they live in landed properties or get their condominium management to have stations set up, said Mr Terence Siew, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Singapore. There are 30 condos with charging points. There will be more public choices available down the road. Charging infrastructure specialist Greenlots operates 16 publicly accessible charging stations, with aims to lift that to 50 by the end of this year. Electricity retailer Red Dot Power announced a partnership in February with PlugIT, a Finnish charging technology specialist, to install at least 50 charging stations by the end of next year. BlueSG, which runs an electric vehicle-sharing programme, aims to build 2,000 charging points by 2020, and make 400 of them available to the public. While electric vehicles are generally more costly than a comparable combustion engine car, Mr Siew said this will change as battery prices drop over the next few years due to mass production and economies of scale. “Electric vehicles will be cost competitive with normal cars,” he added. Dr Sanjay Kuttan, programme director of Nanyang Technological University’s Energy Research Institute, said the SP Group’s initiative should help to spur the adoption of electric vehicles, but the charging points must be well distributed and accessible. While there will be a combined 1,000 public charging points by 2020 – which could support between 2,000 and 10,000 vehicles – there must also be “one common consolidated payment system, across all infrastructure” regardless of which firm owns the points, Dr Kuttan added. adrianl@sph.com.sg SP Group plans to place the charging points for electric vehicles in locations such as housing estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. [20170627] The Business Times - Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firmshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4b74afb6-528d-4b14-932a-95f0189f8214 ally on hydrogen, biofuels, solar and ment production will continue to depend on hydrocarbons, he added. wind. The division has since expanded “You cannot make steel with electricity, or fly a plane or send a big con- to more than 200 staff, and hopes to invest about US$1 billion a year by tainer ship across the ocean on electricity. There isn't the energy density 2020; group CEO Ben van Beurden has said the business is expected to available.” 4 | TOPSTORIES The solar panels, but also take it into the distribution system and sell it to industrial and residential customers. “I think we will want to become value chain players. Whether we will invest equally in all parts of the value chain, I think it's too early to say,” he The third is its global presence. “The interesting bit about the new energies business is there are no global players in it; the people in this business tend to be local or sometimes regional, but certainly nobody global,” said Mr Wetselaar. for oil and gas to continue to receive investments as these will be “absolutely needed” to keep the world running for a long time. Furthermore, Shell is good and profitable in this business, he said. A lot of investments will also be Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firms CLEAN ENERGY the end of the decade is also just a starting point, he added. “We intend to make this a big business for Shell that over time can stand on its own feet, just like the oil business does, the downstream business does and the gas business does.” Business Times | Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Plausible energy mix in a net-zero emissions world By Andrea Soh ing for the day when there are so He cited as example: “Maybe work UK, last year launched a trial from Half the of perspective energy supply of balance...If will come gies through unit, is electricity, currently conducting research to explore the possibility of de- sandrea@sph.com.sg many electric vehicles the stability of someone with a life support system with Nissan allowing drivers to sell you lower (the threshold), it enables @AndreaSohBT up from current one fifth the grid could be affected. at home cannot afford not to have electricity stored in their electric car market operations. If you put it too veloping differentiated technologies Singapore “Today there are 600,000 cars in that power as opposed to you being batteries back to the grid during peak high, you are impeding 2015 market operations,” said Mr Wong. “Our motivation It has no ambitions in manufactur- in batteries. Net-zero emissions world Shell aims Singapore. to If all of them ride become electric vehicles, and they all start char- In such a situation, someone will UK think-tank Green Alliance es- is that the consumer must win ing batteries, but is 8% interested in learn- able to branding, charge the car.” hours. WANT to make a quick buck with your electric vehicle? 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And then delivering the all major economies, with the relation- size of the new energies business is time to reorganise it to become a lot the world in so many countries and in but “I’m not yet convinced that the energy to customers, and building a ships we have with governments, best measured by the capital emcore hypothesis is that we will need shore windfarm in Netherlands, and di- SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Hyundai-Motor-Group-to-Accelerate-Adoption-of-Electric-Vehicles-in-Singapore News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader. [20190110] Berita Harian - SP Group Launches 38 Charging Points for Electric Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:f278505f-b7f6-4258-8ebc-776e2a445a3c Berita Harian | Khamis, 10 Januari 2019 Berita SP Group lancar 38 tempat pengecas kenderaan elektrik MENGECAS KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK: Syarikat pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. – Foto SPH SYARIKAT pembekal tenaga SP Group telah melancarkan kumpulan pertama tempat mengecas kenderaan elektrik. Langkah itu bertepatan dengan langkah syarikat pengangkutan sewa swasta, Grab, memanfaatkan kemudahan tersebut untuk mengecas kereta-kereta elektriknya. Kesemua 38 tempat pengecasan – 19 alat pengecas yang mempunyai arus berubah arah (AC) sebanyak 43 kilowatt dan 19 alat pengecas 50 kilowatt langsung (DC) – merupakan pengecas berkelajuan tinggi yang mampu menambah kuasa pada kereta elektrik bersaiz sederhana dalam masa sejam, berbanding enam hingga lapan jam menggunakan pengecas dalam rumah. Dalam kenyataannya, SP berkata tempat pengecasan itu terletak di lapan lokasi serata Singapura, berhampiran dengan pusat makanan, agar pemandu boleh berehat ketika kereta mereka sedang dicas. Tempat pengecasan tersebut adalah yang pertama daripada 1,000 tempat pengecasan yang SP ingin lancarkan menjelang 2020. Pengguna boleh mencari dan mengakses tempat mengecas yang disediakan melalui aplikasi SP. Ia boleh dimuat turun di iTunes App Store dan Google Play. Aplikasi tersebut turut mempunyai fungsi yang memaklumkan pengguna apabila pengecasan selesai. Ia juga membolehkan pengguna membuat pembayaran menerusi kad DBS dan POSB. Kad dari semua bank utama akan disertakan tidak lama lagi, kata SP. Sistem AC dapat mengecas kereta bersaiz sederhana dalam masa 45 hingga 60 minit, manakala pengecas DC dapat melakukannya dalam masa sekitar setengah jam. SP berkata ia merancang mahu memperkenalkan pengecas berkuasa 350 kilowatt “dalam beberapa tahun mendatang”. Pengecas tersebut dapat mengecas kereta berprestasi tinggi dalam kira-kira 15 minit. Ketika ini, pengguna perlu membayar 41.4 sen bagi setiap kilowatt jika mereka menggunakan pengecas AC dan 47.3 sen setiap kilowatt bagi pengecas DC. Mengikut kadar ini, SP berkata pemandu kereta elektrik boleh menjimat sekurang-kurangnya 50 peratus berbanding mereka yang memandu model setanding yang menggunakan petrol. Namun, akhbar The Straits Times difahamkan bahawa Grab akan memberi diskaun kepada para pemandu elektriknya. Syarikat tersebut dijangka menerima 20 kereta Hyundai Kona Electric bulan ini. Kereta ini – yang boleh memandu sejauh 400 kilometer jika dicas sehingga penuh – adalah sebahagian daripada 200 kereta yang telah dipesan Grab. Ogos lalu, syarikat pengangkutan itu telah membuat pengumuman bahawa ia bakal memperkenalkan kereta tersebut sebagai sebahagian daripada perkongsian dengan SP Group. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Kumpulan SP, Encik Wong Kim Yin, berkata rangkaian pengecasan SP akan “menggalak penggunaan mobiliti hijau yang lebih meluas di Singapura, dan membolehkan pemandu untuk berjimat”. Source: Berita Harian © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction. [20200102] Joint Media Release - Schneider Electric Partners SP To Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/d043785c-3726-4511-abcd-740361a5a138/%5B20200102%5D+Joint+Media+Release+-+Schneider+Electric+Partners+SP+To+Fully+Electrify+Service+Vehicles.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARTNERS SP GROUP TO FULLY ELECTRIFY SERVICE VEHICLES IN SINGAPORE Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. 1 Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” - Ends - 2 About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3 [20180620] The Business Times - SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:8b96067e-3926-464b-a17b-c407dfaa3cd2 SP Group calls for tenders to build charging grid for electric vehicles 30 charging points to be up in six months, and 500 by 2020. Charging small car to take as little as 30 minutes By Leow Ju-Len btnews@sph.com.sg Singapore DRIVE your electric vehicle (EV) to the mall and leave with a fully-charged battery in the time it takes to grab a leisurely coffee. This is one premise behind SP Group’s intention to build the largest public EV charging network in Singapore by the end of the year. On Tuesday, the nation’s power grid operator announced that it will install 30 charging points across the island within the next six months, under a larger plan to set up 500 points by 2020. These points will be installed in shopping malls, residential areas, business parks and industrial sites. All of them will be available to any EV driver. SP Group chief executive Wong Kim Yin said the move was a logical one for the utilities company to make. “As the national grid operator, we are in a natural position to look after this because our electricity network is already pervasive. Wherever you want to charge EVs, the nearest infrastructure would most likely be from us,” he said. SP Group has called for two tenders to build the network: one for the supply of charging hardware and the other, for their installation at the charging points. More than 100 of the new chargers The charging points (above) will be in public-friendly points. A car being charged (right). SP Group’s grid is expected to raise demand for EVs. BT PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM will be direct-current (DC) fast chargers that operate at 50 kilowatts (kW) – enough to fully charge a small EV in as little as 30 minutes. The rest will be alternating current (AC) chargers that operate at 22kW. These are slower than DC chargers, but still roughly three times faster than the home chargers that EV owners typically install. Mr Wong would not disclose the amount that SP Group will invest in the network. A source from Komoco Motors, which imports the Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, told The Business Times that a single fast DC charger can cost as much as S$65,000 with installation. In contrast, a slower AC charger retails for just over S$5,000 here. The exact locations of the first 30 charging points are being determined, but the grid operator is inviting the public to suggest sites. Pricing has also yet to be finalised, but Goh Chee Kiong, the head of strategic development for SP Group, said there would likely be a tiered pricing system between DC and AC charging. “The investment in DC charging is substantially higher, because we are dealing with higher power ratings,” he said. He added that charging an EV nevertheless costs less than half of what it would cost to run a comparable petrol vehicle over the same distance. Going electric can also halve carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution, he said. SP Group is developing a smartphone app that will help EV drivers locate available charging points and pay for their electricity. As a power distributor, SP Group is unlikely to sell the juice to EV drivers directly. Instead, it will probably collect a tariff for the energy while building owners where the charging points are installed will be paid for the power supplied to them. EV retailers reacted positively to the announcement. Kevin Teng, the managing director of Wearnes (Renault), said: “This is extremely promising for the EV scene in Singapore, and could be a catalyst for widespread adoption of the quiet, environmentally friendly technology here.” In May, the company launched the Renault Zoe, a compact electric hatchback, and the Kangoo ZE, an electric panel van aimed at fleet operators. A spokesman for BMW Asia, which imports the BMW i3 EV and six Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle models, also welcomed the move. Preeti Gupta, the director of corporate affairs for BMW Asia, said: “We believe electro-mobility is the future for Singapore and SP Group’s bold contribution puts us a step closer to making this a reality.” SP Group’s Mr Goh said the company hoped that the network would stimulate demand for EVs in Singapore. “The common grouse by many prospective EV buyers in Singapore is always, ‘Where are the charging points?’ We have done our homework and we believe there is a certain threshold that we need to cross in terms of being pervasive and also having higher (charging) speed.” [20210323] Lianhe Zaobao - 4 Caltex stations to set up fast charging points for electric vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:63e7286d-e4bc-4962-88e9-3006e005786c 四 加 德 士 油 站 将 设 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 四 个 加 德 士 油 站 最 迟 将 在 今 年 第 二 季 , 安 装 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 车 子 能 在 30 分 钟 内 充 满 电 上 路 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 与 经 营 加 德 士 油 站 品 牌 的 雪 佛 龙 (Chevron) 昨 天 发 布 联 合 文 告 , 宣 布 将 在 忠 邦 、 樟 宜 、 裕 泉 和 杜 尼 安 (Dunearn) 四 个 加 德 士 油 站 , 装 置 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 为 驾 驶 电 动 车 者 提 供 更 大 便 利 。 其 中 , 三 个 油 站 各 设 有 一 个 50 千 瓦 (kW) 的 快 速 直 流 电 (direct current) 充 电 器 , 让 电 动 车 30 分 钟 内 充 满 电 。 樟 宜 加 德 士 油 站 则 设 有 两 个 50 千 瓦 的 快 速 充 电 设 备 , 如 果 同 一 时 间 只 有 一 辆 车 使 用 , 就 可 以 让 这 辆 车 以 100 千 瓦 的 速 度 , 更 快 充 满 电 。 相 较 于 常 见 的 低 压 交 流 电 (alternating current) 充 电 器 需 要 几 小 时 充 电 , 直 流 电 充 电 快 许 多 。 新 能 源 和 加 德 士 油 站 将 观 察 使 用 者 的 充 电 习 惯 , 以 改 善 充 电 设 备 的 便 利 性 , 提 高 使 用 率 , 并 为 拓 展 更 多 充 电 点 做 准 备 。 本 地 目 前 有 26 个 加 德 士 油 站 。 车 主 在 为 电 动 车 充 电 时 必 须 采 用 新 能 源 的 手 机 应 用 , 这 个 应 用 可 让 驾 车 者 寻 找 最 靠 近 的 充 电 点 、 实 时 更 新 充 电 情 况 , 以 及 无 现 金 支 付 充 电 费 。 蚬 壳 (Shell) 自 2019 年 起 已 在 旗 下 油 站 设 置 电 动 车 充 电 站 。 据 蚬 壳 网 站 显 示 , 它 目 前 在 全 国 有 18 个 油 站 可 为 电 动 车 充 电 。 为 鼓 励 更 多 人 使 用 洁 净 能 源 驱 动 的 汽 车 , 政 府 上 个 月 公 布 2021 财 政 年 预 算 案 声 明 时 宣 布 一 系 列 措 施 , 包 括 到 了 2030 年 在 全 国 设 立 6 万 个 电 动 车 充 电 站 , 比 原 本 的 2 万 8000 个 目 标 多 超 过 一 倍 。 [20201113] Straits Times - Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next yearhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:cdb796c3-b029-4dbe-a0c0-8a023522f3c5 Higher rebates, surcharges to cut vehicle emissions from next year Clement Yong Rebates on the purchase of cleaner cars will be increased by $5,000 from Jan 1 next year to Dec 31, 2022, under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES). Cleaner taxis will have their rebates increased by $7,500 in the same time period, under the programme aimed at nudging motorists towards more environmentally friendly models of private transport. In the carrot-and-stick model, surcharges for more pollutive vehicles will also be increased – by $5,000 for cars and $7,500 for taxis. This will kick in on July 1 next year instead of at the start of the year to allow time for the market to adjust, and will be in effect until Dec 31, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement yesterday. The increased rebates and surcharges mean buyers of cleaner cars will be awarded with rebates of up to $25,000, up from the previous $20,000, while buyers of the most pollutive cars will be penalised by $25,000, also up from $20,000. The VES was introduced in 2018 to reduce carbon emissions on Singapore’s roads. It categorises vehicles based on emissions across five pollutants, with each category’s rebate or surcharge calibrated accordingly. NEA and LTA said the scheme has been effective in encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, with the number of new cars that qualify for the cleanest two bands increasing by 60 per cent between the third quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. The number of those in the most pollutive two bands has fallen by around 20 per cent in the same time period. Singapore University of Social Sciences associate professor of economics Walter Theseira said the VES rebates and surcharges could push motorists towards the adoption of cleaner cars in two ways. As motor car dealers usually quote a price inclusive of all taxes and certificate of entitlement bidding, a portion of the discounts usually goes to car buyers, while another could go to the dealers. This means that in addition to consumers getting a discount, the VES changes could also encourage car dealers to import cleaner models. Cleaner cars include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe and Toyota Prius Plus, while more pollutive cars are those like the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT, Mazda CX-5 2.5 AT and Porsche Cayenne E3. The enhanced VES is also a boon for aspiring electric car buyers, whose car models often fall under the cleanest bands. Together with the early adoption incentive scheme for electric vehicle buyers announced by LTA in February – which offers rebates capped at $20,000 per vehicle – the increased rebates under the VES will allow for savings of up to $45,000 for each new fully electric car. However, Associate Professor Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung beside a BlueSG electric vehicle (EV). He said the authorities are reviewing the plan to increase the number of EV-charging points to see if commercial parties could be roped in. PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK Theseira noted that there are additional factors to consider with regard to electric vehicles. “The number of electric vehicle models is still very limited compared with that of internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles also require the owner to have available charging. I think until these two are solved, the VES change will have minimal effect,” he said. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday that industry watchers believe that costs for motorists choosing between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles will equalise by around 2025, or earlier. Electric models are now still generally more expensive, and there were only 1,125 electric cars on the road as at January. SP, Hyundai to boost usage of electric vehicles SP Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement yesterday to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. The Temasek investment fund-owned group and the South Korean automotive manufacturer will work together on various initiatives, including the expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure to make owning an electric car more convenient for motorists. They will also jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, which will allow electric vehicle users to lease the car battery instead of owning it. It will be the first such exploration in South-east Asia. “SP and Hyundai aim to lower the initial cost of purchasing electric vehicles, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore,” the two groups said in a press statement. Mr Ong referred to Singapore’s electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, which has been cited as a potential bottleneck by industry watchers who believe the lack of chargers could stop Singapore’s electric dreams in its tracks. Singapore currently has 1,800 charging points and is planning to increase this to 28,000 by 2030. Mr Ong repeated what he said in SP’s group chief executive officer Stanley Huang said electric vehicles constitute a key pillar in SP’s strategy to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. Singapore aims for the last internal combustion engine car to be sold in 2030 and wants to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040. Hyundai Motor Group’s senior vice-president Jung Hong-bum said the group will continue to strengthen its cooperation with various local partners, beginning with this partnership with SP group. It is currently working closely with local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, start-ups and research institutes to create smart city solutions and brainstorm new future business areas. There are currently about 1,800 charging points in Singapore. The aim is to have more than 28,000 by 2030. Clement Yong Parliament last month – that the authorities are reviewing this plan to see if it could be made more ambitious by roping in commercial parties. “What is clear is that EVs (electric vehicles) will become a reality, but we need to embrace and promote it,” he said. clementy@sph.com.sg [20180620] The Straits Times - SP Group to build 500 charging points for electric cars by 2020https://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:9b6dd759-8cbe-4db7-bc1f-15b4e3108ef5 SP Group to build 500 charging points for electric cars by 2020 It says its network will be largest one fully accessible to public, with first 30 set up by year end Adrian Lim Transport Correspondent Energy utilities provider SP Group plans to build 500 charging points for electric vehicles islandwide by 2020. The points will be placed at housing estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks, the firm announced yesterday. While others such as Greenlots, Red Dot Power and BlueSG are already in the market, SP Group said its network will be the largest one fully accessible to the public. More than 100 of the charging points will be of the direct current type with a 50 kilowatt power rating that can fully charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes. SP Group said there are fewer than five direct current charging points here now. Most points use alternating current, and a lower 7.4kw rating, which takes the car about seven times longer to be fully charged. An app will allow motorists to pay for charging electronically while also getting updates on the availability of charging points. Details on pricing will be disclosed closer to the end of the year, when SP Group sets up its first 30 charging points. These will be a mix of the alternating current and direct current types. There were 592 electric and plugin hybrid cars on the road here as at the end of last month, about 0.1 per cent of the total car population of 613,383. There are also 31 electricpowered goods and commercial vehicles. “There is a chicken-and-egg conundrum when it comes to electric vehicle adoption... Many prospective drivers are concerned about the lack of a pervasive charging network,” said Mr Goh Chee Kiong, head of strategic development at SP Group. He added that some have “range anxiety” – the fear that the electric vehicle will run out of battery in the middle of a journey. Owners tend to install their own GETTING MORE ON BOARD There is a chicken-and-egg conundrum when it comes to electric vehicle adoption... Many prospective drivers are concerned about the lack of a pervasive charging network. ’’ MR GOH CHEE KIONG, head of strategic development at SP Group. charging points if they live in landed properties or get their condominium management to have stations set up, said Mr Terence Siew, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Singapore. There are 30 condos with charging points. There will be more public choices available down the road. Charging infrastructure specialist Greenlots operates 16 publicly accessible charging stations, with aims to lift that to 50 by the end of this year. Electricity retailer Red Dot Power announced a partnership in February with PlugIT, a Finnish charging technology specialist, to install at least 50 charging stations by the end of next year. BlueSG, which runs an electric vehicle-sharing programme, aims to build 2,000 charging points by 2020, and make 400 of them available to the public. While electric vehicles are generally more costly than a comparable combustion engine car, Mr Siew said this will change as battery prices drop over the next few years due to mass production and economies of scale. “Electric vehicles will be cost competitive with normal cars,” he added. Dr Sanjay Kuttan, programme director of Nanyang Technological University’s Energy Research Institute, said the SP Group’s initiative should help to spur the adoption of electric vehicles, but the charging points must be well distributed and accessible. While there will be a combined 1,000 public charging points by 2020 – which could support between 2,000 and 10,000 vehicles – there must also be “one common consolidated payment system, across all infrastructure” regardless of which firm owns the points, Dr Kuttan added. adrianl@sph.com.sg SP Group plans to place the charging points for electric vehicles in locations such as housing estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks. 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Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicleshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Schneider-Electric-Partners-SP-To-Fully-Electrify-Service-Vehicles Media Release Schneider Electric Partners SP to Fully Electrify Service Vehicles Schneider Electric is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to use SP Group’s nationwide EV charging network Singapore, 2 January 2020 – Schneider Electric (SE) and SP Group (SP) today announced a partnership to fully electrify SE’s service fleet in Singapore. The agreement enables SE’s service vehicles to access SP’s nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. SP will fully support SE’s charging needs for at least the next two years. SE has a total service fleet size of 25. Its intent is to convert 10 of its vehicles into EVs by June 2020 and fully electrify its fleet by 2021. This decision was made possible with the partnership with SP. Damien Dhellemmes, Country President of Schneider Electric Singapore elaborates: “Going green is a deliberate decision. After greening our regional headquarters in Singapore, our next step is to electrify our fleet. This is only possible if we have an accessible and wide enough charging network so that our service vehicles can be green and still serve our customers efficiently. SP’s nationwide network gives us the impetus to make this decision.” SP had earlier signed partnerships with Grab and HDT Singapore Taxi (HDT) to support the charging needs of their EV fleets. SE is the first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector to be using SP’s nationwide EV charging network. This represents a growing trend of companies in Singapore electrifying their internal fleets to achieve environmental sustainability and cost savings. SP currently operates Singapore’s largest and fastest public EV charging network with more than 200 charging points across the island. It is targeting 1,000 EV charging points by end of 2020, of which 250 will be high-speed DC (direct current) chargers that can deliver a full charge in 30 minutes. Goh Chee Kiong, Head of Strategic Development, SP Group, said: “SP has built up deep capabilities in electric vehicle charging and usage over the years which we have harnessed for our nationwide public EV charging network. We are pleased to have Schneider Electric as our first corporate partner outside of the public transport sector and are confident this will provide a model for many other corporates to electrify their own fleet vehicles. SP’s pervasive EV charging network across Singapore will fully support their charging needs, providing drivers convenience and peace of mind.” About Schneider Electric At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services.  These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also provides digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Hyundai-Motor-Group-to-Accelerate-Adoption-of-Electric-Vehicles-in-Singapore News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader. [20170627] The Business Times - Electric vehicles drive change in grid operators and oil firmshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4b74afb6-528d-4b14-932a-95f0189f8214 ally on hydrogen, biofuels, solar and ment production will continue to depend on hydrocarbons, he added. wind. The division has since expanded “You cannot make steel with electricity, or fly a plane or send a big con- to more than 200 staff, and hopes to invest about US$1 billion a year by tainer ship across the ocean on electricity. There isn't the energy density 2020; group CEO Ben van Beurden has said the business is expected to available.” 4 | TOPSTORIES The solar panels, but also take it into the distribution system and sell it to industrial and residential customers. “I think we will want to become value chain players. Whether we will invest equally in all parts of the value chain, I think it's too early to say,” he The third is its global presence. “The interesting bit about the new energies business is there are no global players in it; the people in this business tend to be local or sometimes regional, but certainly nobody global,” said Mr Wetselaar. for oil and gas to continue to receive investments as these will be “absolutely needed” to keep the world running for a long time. 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News Release State Grid Corporation Of China To Invest In Singapore Power's Australian Utility Businesses Singapore Power International Pte Ltd (SPI) and State Grid International Development Limited (SGID) have entered into an agreement for SGID to purchase a 60% shareholding in SPI (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd (SPIAA), a leading Australian energy infrastructure company wholly owned by SPI SPI and SGID have also entered into a separate agreement for SGID to acquire from SPI a 19.9% security holding in SP AusNet at a price of A$824 million Transactions are subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals from the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Australian Competition Consumer Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission of China 17 May 2013 - SPI, a subsidiary of Singapore Power Ltd (SP), announced that it has agreed with SGID, a subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), for SGID to purchase a 60% shareholding in SPIAA. SPI and SGID have agreed to enter into an agreement with respect to their interests in SPIAA. SGCC is the world’s largest utility company with revenues of approximately US$300 billion in 2012 and ranks No.7 on the Fortune Global 500 list. Outside China, SGID has invested in Australia, Brazil, Portugal and the Philippines. A major consideration for SPI to partner with SGID in SPIAA is its ability to assist in creating further value at SPIAA, given its significant capability and strong operational track record. With support from two strong shareholders, SPIAA is positioned to build on its position as a leading player in energy infrastructure in Australia through strategic investments as well as further investment in its existing networks. Both shareholders will continue to support commercially viable investments that deliver enhanced service quality to consumers. In a separate agreement, SPI has agreed for SGID to purchase a 19.9% security holding in SP AusNet. SPI will continue to hold 31.1% in SP AusNet, and SP AusNet will remain publicly listed. Australia has a resilient economy with a transparent regulatory and legal framework. Australia remains a focus for SP‘s future plans, through SPI’s remaining 40.0% interest in SPIAA and 31.1% security interest in SP AusNet. SP remains committed to all of its stakeholders in Australia, including consumers, governments, regulators and business partners. The transactions will not impact the day-to-day operations of the businesses. The transactions demonstrate the confidence SP and SGCC have in the future prospects of SP AusNet and SPIAA, as well as the energy infrastructure environment in Australia. SP and SGCC share a long-term view of these investments in providing high levels of service and reliability to Australian consumers. SP and SGCC are committed to continue providing consumers with a safe and reliable supply of energy. Commenting on the transactions, SP Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wong Kim Yin, said: "We are very proud of what we have achieved in Australia through our investments in SP AusNet and SPIAA. SP looks forward to the next stage of growth in these entities. I am confident that with the support of SGCC and SP, both SP AusNet and SPIAA businesses will be further enhanced. “These transactions also recognise the astute leadership and solid performance of the management and employees of SP AusNet and SPIAA, as well as the strength of the Australian energy infrastructure sector." Credit Suisse and Lazard acted as joint financial advisors to SPI. Herbert Smith Freehills and Allen & Gledhill acted as legal counsels to SPI. About Singapore Power Ltd and Singapore Power International Pte Ltd SPI is an investment holding company for SP, a leading energy utility company in the Asia Pacific. SP owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and in Australia, primarily in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. More than a million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP’s world-class electricity and gas transmission and distribution, and market support services. Singapore has one of the fewest and shortest power outages of cities worldwide, as rated by international industry indices. In Australia, the SP Group serves 2.8 million customers through wholly-owned SPIAA, a diversified energy utility company and 51 per cent owned SP AusNet, which is publicly listed on the Australian and Singapore Stock Exchanges. As one of Singapore’s largest corporations, SP recorded revenue of S$8.7 billion and assets of S$32.4 billion for the year ended 31 March 2012. About State Grid Corporation of China SGCC’s core businesses are the investment, construction and operation of power networks, with a mission of providing safer, more economical, cleaner and sustainable power supply services. SGCC’s transmission and distribution networks cover 26 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions (approximately 88% of the geographical area) of China, forming the largest and most sophisticated power grid in the world. In 2012, SGCC achieved revenue of c.USD300 billion, and ranked 7th in the Fortune Global 500. It is the largest utility in the world. As a result of its continuous investment in R&D, SGCC has developed a strong expertise in core technologies such as Ultra High Voltage (UHV), Smart Grid, and renewable energy integration and has successfully applied them in its grid operation and management, realizing significant economic and social benefits. SGID is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGCC and the platform for undertaking the overseas investment and operations of SGCC. SGCC, through SGID, has a number of overseas investments in ElectraNet (the South Australian electricity transmission network), Portugal’s REN (Redes Energeticas Nacionais), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (25-year concession) and 12 Brazilian power transmission concessionaires. About SP AusNet SP AusNet is the largest diversified energy network business in Victoria, owning and operating more than $10 billion of electricity and gas distribution assets, including the state-wide electricity transmission network. The company also has a non-regulated division, Select Solutions, providing a range of energy, water and environmental services to the utilities industry. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SP AusNet employs more than 1,900 people to service 1.3 million customers and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SP AUSNET) and the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX-ST: X04). For more information visit SP AusNet’s website, www.sp-ausnet.com.au. About SPI (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd SPIAA is a private company that mainly owns and maintains electricity distribution, gas distribution and transmission assets, including: wholly-owned regulated assets – an electricity distribution network serving over 300,000 customers in north-west Melbourne, Victoria and a gas distribution network serving over 1 million customers in Sydney, New South Wales; partially-owned regulated assets – 50% ownership of the electricity and gas distribution networks in the Australian Capital Territory (ActewAGL Distribution); and 34% of United Energy Distribution, an electricity distribution business serving the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne; and wholly-owned unregulated assets – gas transmission pipelines in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, a recycled water scheme in New South Wales; and utility infrastructure services provider, Zinfra. 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Media Release SP Group donates S$700,000 to spearhead Care Corner’s frailty prevention programme for seniors and augment nutrition and enrichment for children Latest donation marks S$1.4 million from SP Group to Care Corner Singapore to date SINGAPORE, 29 JANUARY 2026 – To support the nation’s efforts in shaping an elder-friendly society, SP Group (SP) is donating S$700,000 to Care Corner Singapore to launch its Frailty Management Programme (FMP) for seniors. The donation will also enable children at Care Corner’s Student Care Centres to enjoy nutritious meals regularly, as well as strengthen their mental wellness and resilience. In addition, the funds will provide timely special education intervention for children with learning difficulties. This brings SP’s donations to Care Corner in the past three years to S$1.4 million to date. Frailty management and holistic active ageing The FMP is being rolled out at Care Corner’s Active Ageing Centres (AAC) at Woodlands and Marsiling. SP and Care Corner aim to prevent and reverse frailty in seniors through early intervention, with a comprehensive and tailored care plan and close monitoring, to address their physical, nutritional and social needs. In Singapore, falls are a leading cause of injury among seniors. About one-third of older adults aged 60 and above have fallen more than once[1]. Falls can result in complications such as hip fractures, long-term hospitalisation, loss of confidence and independence, and in severe cases, even death. The FMP helps seniors improve their mobility, strength, balance, and general well-being. Seniors receive regular nutrition food packs containing high-protein food, which are essential for muscle building, bone health and overall energy levels. These organised group sessions also prevent social isolation amongst seniors, by encouraging them to step out of their home and engage with the community. Nurturing children’s nutritional and mental health SP Group’s contribution will drive a range of programmes for children at Care Corner’s Student Care Centres. It builds on SP’s support over the past three years, providing about 240,000 nutritious meals for lunch, tea breaks and special occasions. Proper nutrition and eating habits play a part in helping students achieve developmental milestones and improve overall health[2]. This year’s donation goes towards: Continued provision of nutritious meals for students, while learning more about nutrition and basic cooking skills A programme that builds children's emotional literacy, awareness of behaviours to keep themselves safe, and growth mindset to enhance their well-being, resilience and confidence in navigating everyday challenges Targeted intervention for children with learning challenges to enhance academic skills and build confidence. Fostering intergenerational cohesion The announcement of SP Group’s donation was made at the launch event today at the Care Corner Active Ageing Centre in Woodlands, and officiated by Ms Hany Soh, Adviser to Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC GROs (Woodgrove). Ms Soh witnessed the presentation of SP’s donation to Care Corner, which was made through Community Chest. It was a meaningful occasion where seniors bonded and connected with children from Care Corner’s Student Care Centre. Together, they enjoyed nutritious meals prepared by the children, using locally sourced ingredients. The seniors showed the progress they have made in the FMP by demonstrating their strengthening and balance exercises. Adding festive cheer, volunteers from SP, also known as SP Heart Workers, brightened the centre with vibrant Chinese New Year decorations. Ms Soh said, “Taking proactive measures today will help our seniors lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. By tackling frailty early and holistically, we empower them to stay active, independent, and connected to the community. As for our young ones, we want to provide them with the fundamental resources needed to aid growth and development in their formative years. Through collective care and shared efforts, we can build a stronger, healthier future for all generations.” Mr Stanley Huang, Group CEO of SP Group, added, “As Singapore’s population ages and frailty becomes an increasingly pressing challenge, supporting our seniors is not just the responsibility of our healthcare system. Through our partnership with Care Corner, we aspire to create a community where every generation thrives with dignity and purpose. Just as we invest in building a sustainable future, we must also invest in the well-being of our seniors and the growth of young minds. It takes a whole-of-society effort – from caregivers to the wider community – to advance with timely and targeted steps, for a healthier Singapore across the ages.” “At Care Corner, we believe that it is important to break the cycle of frailty by providing a space for our seniors to stay safe, keep mobile and build confidence so that they can continue living well in their homes and communities. Through our Frailty Management Programme, we want to equip our seniors with the tools needed to build strength, by incorporating simple movements and everyday items to the exercise routines. We are also glad to be able to continue our meals and enrichment programmes for children at our Student Care Centres”, said Mr Christian Chao, Chief Executive Officer of Care Corner. One senior who has benefitted from an early pilot of the FMP is 79-year-old Mr Subramaniam Alagappa. He spent the past year caring for his wife during her cancer treatment, prioritising her recovery over his own health. As her condition improved, he joined the FMP to regain strength and confidence. After 12 weeks of training, he feels stronger, has attained better physical balance, and is less fearful of falling. He shared, “I feel more encouraged now that I can take charge of my well-being and continue to care for my wife. The programme taught me the right exercises and deepened my understanding of proper nutrition.” For more information on SP Group’s community outreach and sustainable initiatives, visit https://spgrp.sg/csr.   [1] https://www.healthhub.sg/well-being-and-lifestyle/personal-care/abcs_of_falls [2]https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20250121-grow-well-sg-to-support-families-in-building-healthy-habits-in-children   

SP GROUP PARTNERS STATE GRID CHONGQING INTEGRATED ENERGY SERVICE TO DEVELOP GREENER AND SMARTER BUILDINGS Singapore, 17 March 2021 – SP Group (SP) and State Grid Chongqing Integrated Energy Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, to jointly develop integrated energy projects that deliver smart, efficient energy management solutions to meet the evolving operational needs and green targets of customers in Chongqing, China. The signing was witnessed by SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stanley Huang, and State Grid Chongqing’s Chairman, Mr Chen Liankai. State Grid Chongqing Integrated Energy Service, a subsidiary co-owned by State Grid Integrated Energy Service Group and State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company, is responsible for advancing investments, innovation and implementation of energy-efficient solutions and technology through research, building and operational management of energy storage, renewable energy and electricity distribution network projects. The company aims to reduce the cost of energy supply, improve the efficiency of energy utilisation and provide customers with a comprehensive suite of clean energy solutions. SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stanley Huang, said, “Through our partnership with State Grid Chongqing, we will leverage our combined resources, strengths and domain knowledge to develop sustainable energy solutions customised for customers in China. Chongqing is a key economic, trade and financial city in China and one of strategic importance to us. We are committed to help the city achieve its carbon emissions targets and meet increasingly sophisticated operational demands on its buildings.” State Grid Chongqing’s Chairman, Mr Chen Liankai, said, “State Grid Chongqing Integrated Energy Services is a key platform for State Grid Chongqing to implement its mandate to build world-class smart grid enterprises. Our objective is to support the city in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, and building a better future based on sustainable growth. We value this partnership with SP given its strong footprint in Chongqing, and the success of Raffles City 1 Chongqing’s energy-efficient cooling and heating system. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to drive innovation and capabilities towards carbon neutrality.” In Chongqing, SP Group invested, designed, and operates Raffles City Chongqing’s energyefficient cooling and heating system since 2019 to deliver energy savings for the customer. In January 2021, SP Group also acquired a 40 per cent stake in Chongqing Sino-French Energy Services which expanded the Group’s capabilities into Combined Cooling Heating and Power offerings for Chongqing. SP Group currently has three offices in China (Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing), with its China headquarters located in Shanghai. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 2 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 与 国 网 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 共 同 开 发 绿 色 智 能 建 筑 , 助 力 加 速 碳 中 和 2021 年 3 月 17 日 , 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 与 国 网 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 签 署 战 略 合 作 框 架 协 议 (MoU), 共 同 开 发 可 提 供 智 能 、 高 效 能 源 管 理 和 助 力 加 速 碳 中 和 的 综 合 能 源 项 目 , 以 满 足 中 国 重 庆 客 户 的 复 杂 运 营 需 求 , 协 助 客 户 实 现 绿 色 低 碳 目 标 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 总 裁 黄 天 源 先 生 和 国 网 重 庆 市 电 力 公 司 董 事 长 陈 连 凯 先 生 见 证 了 战 略 合 作 框 架 协 议 签 署 仪 式 。 国 网 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 主 要 经 营 节 能 技 术 推 广 、 节 能 方 案 设 计 、 节 能 项 目 投 资 , 以 及 储 能 、 新 能 源 、 配 电 网 项 目 的 研 发 、 建 设 和 运 营 。 该 公 司 旨 在 降 低 能 源 供 应 成 本 、 提 高 能 源 使 用 效 率 , 并 为 客 户 提 供 一 套 全 面 的 洁 净 能 源 解 决 方 案 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 总 裁 黄 天 源 先 生 表 示 :“ 我 们 期 待 与 国 网 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 合 作 , 以 此 为 契 机 , 利 用 我 们 的 综 合 资 源 、 优 势 和 专 业 知 识 , 为 国 内 市 场 开 发 可 持 续 能 源 解 决 方 案 。 重 庆 是 中 国 西 南 地 区 最 大 的 工 商 业 城 市 , 也 是 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 在 中 国 市 场 开 发 的 重 点 城 市 之 一 。 我 们 将 深 化 合 作 , 联 手 为 客 户 提 供 高 效 节 能 的 能 源 解 决 方 案 , 助 力 加 速 碳 中 和 进 程 。” 国 网 重 庆 市 电 力 公 司 董 事 长 陈 连 凯 先 生 表 示 :“ 国 网 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 是 国 网 重 庆 市 电 力 公 司 推 动 国 家 电 网 有 限 公 司 ‘ 建 设 具 有 中 国 特 色 国 际 领 先 的 能 源 互 联 网 企 业 ’ 战 略 落 地 的 重 要 平 台 , 致 力 于 服 务 重 庆 地 区 节 能 减 排 、 绿 色 发 展 和 人 民 美 好 生 活 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 在 重 庆 成 功 实 践 了 来 福 士 广 场 能 源 系 统 等 项 目 , 彰 显 了 世 界 一 流 的 节 能 技 术 和 服 务 水 平 。 希 望 合 作 双 方 携 手 同 心 , 充 分 发 挥 各 自 资 源 优 势 , 深 耕 重 庆 综 合 能 源 服 务 市 场 , 共 同 探 索 并 早 日 实 现 ‘ 碳 达 峰 、 碳 中 和 ’ 的 新 路 径 。” 在 重 庆 , 新 加 波 能 源 集 团 (SP) 为 重 庆 朝 天 门 来 福 士 广 场 投 资 、 设 计 、 建 设 和 运 营 集 中 供 冷 供 热 系 统 。 自 2019 年 投 运 以 来 , 集 团 始 终 为 客 户 提 供 优 质 高 效 的 服 务 。 同 时 , 集 团 在 2021 年 1 月 收 购 3 了 中 国 重 庆 的 中 法 能 源 服 务 有 限 公 司 (SFES)40% 的 股 份 , 从 而 提 升 了 可 为 重 庆 提 供 冷 热 电 三 联 供 方 案 的 运 营 能 力 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 (SP) 目 前 在 中 国 设 有 三 个 办 事 处 ( 上 海 、 广 州 和 重 庆 ), 中 国 总 部 设 在 上 海 。 - 完 - 关 于 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 是 亚 太 地 区 一 家 主 要 的 能 源 公 司 , 为 客 户 提 供 迎 合 未 来 需 求 的 低 碳 、 智 慧 能 源 方 案 。 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 在 新 加 坡 和 澳 大 利 亚 拥 有 并 运 营 电 力 与 燃 气 的 输 配 和 经 销 事 业 , 并 在 新 加 坡 和 中 国 推 行 永 续 能 源 方 案 。 作 为 新 加 坡 国 家 电 网 经 营 者 , 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 为 大 约 160 万 新 加 坡 工 业 、 商 业 和 住 宅 客 户 提 供 世 界 级 的 电 力 与 燃 气 的 输 配 、 分 销 和 市 场 支 持 服 务 。 我 们 的 电 网 是 全 球 最 可 靠 、 最 具 成 本 效 益 的 网 络 之 一 。 除 了 传 统 的 能 源 服 务 , 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 也 为 新 加 坡 和 区 域 客 户 , 提 供 一 系 列 可 持 续 能 源 方 案 , 例 如 提 供 商 业 区 域 和 城 镇 住 宅 供 冷 供 热 系 统 、 电 动 车 快 速 充 电 和 数 字 环 保 能 源 管 理 工 具 。 更 多 信 息 请 访 问 spgroup.com.sg 或 在 领 英 spgrp.sg/linkedin 和 推 特 Twitter @SPGroupSG 上 关 注 我 们 。 4

Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 HDB 1-Room 151 148 139 142 128 127 121 119 128 136 150 143 150 136 136 144 127 124 119 118 135 139 144 139 HDB 2-Room 198 192 183 186 166 168 161 156 169 181 195 190 195 177 177 188 164 165 158 158 181 185 192 186 HDB 3-Room 283 277 266 266 243 238 231 231 250 265 284 273 280 257 259 271 242 239 231 234 264 267 281 268 HDB 4-Room 385 381 363 365 338 327 320 309 341 363 390 381 388 358 355 377 334 330 322 325 365 369 388 369 HDB 5-Room 447 446 427 429 397 379 374 359 399 425 457 450 459 423 417 444 392 386 378 383 430 435 459 434 HDB Executive 546 548 520 523 481 462 458 445 495 522 562 554 562 520 513 546 478 472 462 474 525 528 557 528 Apartment 513 539 523 519 486 446 419 417 476 516 548 536 541 513 501 538 500 451 429 450 509 544 559 521 Terrace 847 885 851 851 785 747 744 714 775 823 881 848 866 817 818 836 785 734 735 722 788 830 870 827 Semi-Detached 1,126 1,168 1,137 1,141 1,056 1,000 974 960 1,031 1,080 1,173 1,123 1,121 1,072 1,056 1,107 1,016 951 940 939 1,007 1,073 1,132 1,078 Bungalow 2,121 2,347 2,192 2,190 2,012 2,004 1,872 1,904 2,016 2,154 2,244 2,175 2,168 2,190 2,074 2,202 2,040 1,950 1,863 1,918 2,054 2,212 2,279 2,164 Note: The figures exclude electricity consumption for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

4 | The C OMPANIES & MARKETS SP Group secures first utility-scale solar assets in Vietnam By Wong Pei Ting wongpeiting@sph.com.sg ENERGY utilities group SP Group has bought its first solar farm assets in Vietnam, as part of its plan to develop 1.5 gigawatts of utilityscale and rooftop solar projects in the country by 2025. The two assets, with a combined peak capacity of 100 megawattspeak, generate 130 gigawatt-hours of clean energy a year, amounting to an avoidance of 105,000 tonnes in carbon emissions annually. They are the Europlast Phu Yen Solar Power Plant and the Thanh Long Phu Yen Solar Power Plant, located in Phu Yen, a province in the south-central coast of the country. Europlast has been in operation since June 2019, while the Thanh Long plant was established in December 2020. Announcing the acquisition on Monday (Mar 6), SP Group said the assets will equip the company with capabilities to help commercial and industrial customers achieve “100 per cent clean energy consumption” once Vietnam’s direct power purchase framework is established. This framework, which is still being developed by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, promises to let renewable energy generators sell clean electricity to private offtakers for the first time. Currently, SP Group bases its Vietnamese business on designing, deploying and operating rooftop solar solutions across the country. These can only green part of customers’ energy mix, however. Brandon Chia, SP Group’s managing director of sustainable energy solutions (South-east Asia and Australia), thus describes the acquisition as a “key milestone” of the group’s long-term ambitions in the country. “Through our solar power offerings in both rooftop and utilityscale solutions, SP Group will be a one-stop provider to help our Vietnam customers meet their decarbonisation goals,” he said. SP Group has been developing rooftop solar projects in Vietnam through partnerships and joint ventures since 2021. These cover more than 115 megawatts of rooftop solar assets to date. Business Times | Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Thanh Long Phu Yen Solar Power Plant in Phu Yen, a province in the south-central coast of Vietnam. PHOTO: SP GROUP

Energy Saving Tips for Consumers BEDROOM Air Conditioner • Use fans instead of air-conditioners to keep cool. • If using fans alone is not enough to keep cool, run the air-conditioner for about an hour before switching to the fan. • Service your air-conditioners regularly. Besides the filters, the condition of other components such as the refrigerant, pipe and motor also affects energy efficiency. • Clean the filters regularly. Dirty filters impede airflow and cause energy wastage • Set the air-conditioner temperature to 25℃ or higher. The lower the temperature, the more electricity used. • Choose an inverter air-conditioner. • Shut the doors and windows when using air-conditioners. Computer • Switch off your computer completely when not in use for long periods. • Enable the power management features of your computer, such as switching to lower power sleep mode or hibernation mode after idling for a certain amount of time (e.g., more than 5 minutes). • Choose a laptop over a desktop as laptops consume less electricity. Iron • Start with clothes that require lower temperatures (e.g., silk and wool) before ironing those that require higher temperatures (e.g., cotton). This will prevent unnecessary heating, cooling, reheating. • Select the temperatures for the various fabrics. Overheating the iron will not only waste electricity, but also damage your clothes. BATHROOM Water Heater • If you have an instantaneous water heater, switch it on before you shower and switch it off immediately after use. • Cut down on long showers. Taking shorter showers save both electricity and water. Did you know? Unlike instantaneous water heaters, storage water heaters continue to use energy to heat water when they are left switched on. KITCHEN Refrigerator • Cover liquids and food stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered items release moisture, forcing the compressor to work harder to keep the temperature low. • Allow food to cool before putting them into the refrigerator. Hot food causes the compressor to work harder to keep the temperature low. • Do not overload the refrigerator to ensure that cold air can circulate freely. • Do not place the refrigerator near heat sources such as stoves, ovens or direct sunlight. The higher the ambient temperature, the more energy the refrigerator consumes. Instead, place the refrigerator in a cool place with good circulation. • Allow some space around the refrigerator to enable heat to escape from the compressor and condensing coil. • Do not open the refrigerator door unnecessarily. • Do not leave the refrigerator door open longer than necessary. Decide what you need from the refrigerator beforehand. • Set the refrigerator to the recommended temperature. • Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator instead of using the microwave oven. • Ensure that your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Electric Airport • Boil water only when needed. • Use a thermal flask to store hot water. KITCHEN Cooking Habits • Cover the pot while cooking. Food cooks faster in covered pots. • Match the size of the pot with the size of the burner. Energy is lost when small pots are used on larger burners. • Use a microwave oven to cook or warm leftovers instead of a conventional oven. • Use an over timer instead of opening the oven door to check your food. • Clean your cooking appliances regularly so that heat can be transferred more efficiently. • Check the seal on your oven door for cracks or tears to retain heat more effectively. • Plan your cooking procedures and prepare your ingredients ahead to reduce unnecessary energy usage. Washing Machine and Dryer • Wash with an optimal laundry load to maximise energy savings. • Use the right amount of detergent to avoid washing or rinsing the load unnecessarily. • Pre-soak or use a soak cycle for heavily soiled garments to avoid two washing cycles. • Use the economy mode to save energy. • Select a clothes dryer with energy-saving features, such as the ability to strop drying once it senses that the clothes are sufficiently dry. • Dry with an optimal laundry load whenever possible. Save even more energy by air-drying lightweight items and using the clothes dryer only for heavier items. • Choose a clothes dryer of suitable capacity that meets your family needs. LIVING ROOM Lighting • Choose energy-saving lighting such as compact fluorescent lamps and LED bulbs. Avoid incandescent lamps. • Use dimmers, timers or sensors to control the level and duration of lighting needed. • Clean lamps and light fixtures regularly. Dust on lamps and reflectors reduces light transmission. • Whenever possible, use natural light for your lighting needs. Television • Dim the light while watching television. This saves electricity while cutting glare from the screen. • Always switch off your TV set-top box at the power socket as it consumes the highest standby power. • Lower the brightness and contrast settings of your TV. Standby Mode • Switch off your home appliances at the power socket when they are not in use. Standby power can account for up to 10% of your home energy use.

Media Release Singapore Power Centre Of Excellence Commences Collaboration With 5 Industry Partners Projects will draw on S$30 million programme set up by SP and EDB Singapore, 12 August 2016 – Singapore Power Centre of Excellence (SP CoE), an initiative supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB), commenced collaborations with 5 industry players to drive research and development of next-generation energy network technologies. The collaborations are part of the Singapore Power Energy Advanced Research and Development (SPEAR) programme, which is the CoE’s flagship programme. 1. The partnerships will draw approximately S$10 million – one-third of the overall S$30 million programme, which was launched in April 2015 to promote the development, pilot and integration of cutting-edge solutions and technologies in Singapore’s energy infrastructure network. 2. The projects and partnerships are as follows:  Grid Sensing with 3M Substation Digitalisation with GE’s Grid Solutions business Smart Energy Management Platform with IJENKO Energy Network Health Analytics with NEC and Space-Time Insight Big Data Analytics with OMNETRIC Group 3. Mr Brandon Chia, Head, SP CoE, said, "SP CoE is committed to driving research and innovation that translates into a future-ready national grid. This marks a significant milestone for the CoE as we begin our first partnerships with industry players to collaborate on developing and implementing next-generation solutions and technologies that will build up the resilience and reliability of our network. This brings us closer to providing sustainable solutions in meeting the evolving customer needs of the future." 4. Mr Goh Chee Kiong, Executive Director, Cleantech, Singapore Economic Development Board, said, “Through the Singapore Power CoE and its flagship SPEAR programme, Singapore is well positioned to become a reference model for smarter grids through the piloting of next-generation technologies to enhance Singapore’s core grid network, integrate renewables and improve demand-side consumer applications. The Singapore Power living lab platform will also catalyse demand-led innovation, and anchor new investments and capabilities from the energy industry.” 5. When completed by 2021, the projects are expected to strengthen the resilience, reliability and efficiency of Singapore’s energy network, supporting SP’s objective in building a future-ready network to enhance the economy and the quality of life. Projects such as Grid 2 Sensing and Energy Network Health Analytics will provide cutting-edge monitoring systems, predictive alerts and risk assessment analysis in accurate, real-time alerts. These will allow SP to further enhance our electricity supply reliability and reduce electrical disruptions to customers by anticipating and solving network incidents before they occur. 6. While strengthening the capabilities of our grid currently, the Substation Digitalisation project will deliver sustainable benefits. When implemented, this will relieve network constraints by accelerating renewable connections, providing customers with a greater choice in distributed energy sources (i.e. renewable energy) when connected to the network. 7. The Smart Energy Management Platform and Big Data Analytics projects will pilot applications that enable SP to analyse data to gain customer insights thus enhancing our understanding of end-user behaviour, in order to develop solutions that will help SP better engage our customers during service provision and help them better manage their energy consumption. More information about the various projects can be found in Annex A. For more enquires on SP CoE and its projects, please contact COE@singaporepower.com.sg.   About Singapore Power Singapore Power Group (SP) is a leading energy utility group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. More than 1.4 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. The networks in Singapore are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. For more information, please visit www.singaporepower.com.sg. About SP Centre of Excellence The SP Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative by Singapore Power (SP) to drive the innovation and commercialisation of next-generation energy network technologies for greater reliability and efficiency of Singapore’s energy network infrastructure. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, the CoE aims to establish SP as a thought leader in the utility industry forefront and build future-ready energy networks and resource capabilities, to stay ahead of global trends such as the drive for smarter and greener performance, to sustainably meet the evolving customer needs of the future. Issued by: Singapore Power Limited 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Co. Reg No : 199406577N www.singaporepower.com.sg ANNEX A SP CoE, SPEAR Projects 1. Grid Sensing with 3M  This project provides the technologies and capabilities to better monitor, understand and control the low-voltage distribution network. This will facilitate our customers’ ability to “plug and play” distributed energy sources in the future to maximise the usage of sustainable but intermittent sources, such as solar and wind. Through the implementation of Grid Sensing, we can improve access to sustainable but intermittent energy sources. 2. Substation Digitalisation with GE Grid Solutions This project will bring us closer to achieving a full digitalisation of the Singapore electricity network by creating a single platform that integrates our existing technology and new intelligent electronic devices. This allows different devices to interoperate and communicate with each other to maximise efficiency of routing energy resources. When implemented, this will relieve network constraints by accelerating renewable connections, providing customers with a greater choice in distributed energy sources (i.e. renewable energy) when connected to the network. 3. Smart Energy Management with IJENKO This project will provide a platform to better understand our customers’ usage of electricity, paving the way to provide greater value to our customers. For example, through this technology, we can obtain information to provide our customers with practical advice in real time to help them increase energy efficiency and to achieve cost savings. 4. Energy Network Health Analytics with NEC and Space-Time Insight The solution derived from this project will help us optimise asset deployment and maintenance. It will offer the capability to analyse and predict when we need to reinforce and maintain our assets before they fail, thereby minimising disruption and inconvenience to our customers. 5. Big Data Analytics with OMNETRIC Group This project offers analytical insight for operations by providing action alerts when sensing potential damage to our underground assets at worksites, thereby preventing voltage dips or supply interruption to our customers. Besides implementing for operations, this project works on analysis to help us understand our customers better, allowing us to tailor the most appropriate communication mode to engage our customers, leading to an enhanced customer experience.

News Release Sabeco partners SP Group to install rooftop solar system across nine breweries in Vietnam The combined 10.44 Megawatt-peak (MWp) solar PV system will deliver over 14,600 Megawatt-hours of electricity per year, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by close to 10,000 tonnes annually. Singapore, 15 May 2023 – SP Group (SP), a utilities group and sustainable energy solutions provider in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, and Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (SABECO), Vietnam’s leading beer manufacturer and distributor, have signed a partnership to install 10.44 Megawatt-peak (MWp) of rooftop solar panels in nine breweries operated by SABECO across Vietnam. As part of the partnership, SP will install rooftop solar panels at SABECO’s breweries in Cu Chi, Lam Dong, Ha Tinh, Hanoi, Tay Do, Vinh Long, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Bac Lieu and Quang Ngai. The project, which is targeted to be completed and operational by the third quarter of 2023, will effectively provide close to 25 per cent of electricity consumed at the factories. It is expected to deliver over 14,600 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually, enough to power about 4,082 households in Vietnam. This will also help SABECO to reduce its carbon emissions by close to 10,000 tonnes annually, which is equivalent to taking about 2,200 cars off the road. Mr. Brandon Chia, Managing Director, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Southeast Asia & Australia, SP Group, said, “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to facilitate the clean energy transition of our customers by advancing the adoption of renewable energy sources for manufacturing facilities. Leveraging our comprehensive range of sustainable energy solutions, we look forward to supporting SABECO towards their energy efficiency goals and in co-creating a more sustainable future for Vietnam.” Mr. Bennett Neo, General Director of SABECO, emphasized that: “SABECO always seeks to formulate initiatives and solutions that will ensure stable and sustainable business operations for the Company. Over the past few years, we have already embarked on various initiatives covering ESG (Environment, Society and Govermance) through our 4C corporate social responsibility pillars (Consumption, Conservation, Culture and Country), as well as our Best Brewery Awards initiative that are consistent with the Corporation’s general objectives and support the National Green Growth objectives for the period 2021-2030, vision towards 2050”. In an effort to fulfil the commitment to promote sustainable development initiatives in business operations and foster a sustainable community, SABECO has developed a sustainable development model to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Part of its strategy is to reduce water and energy consumption at its breweries with the help of technology and innovative sustainable solutions. To achieve net-zero emissions, SABECO and SP will study the feasibility of incorporating other sustainable energy solutions such as energy storage systems (ESS) at selected breweries. The incorporation of ESS will allow SABECO to manage the issue of supply intermittency, as solar power can fluctuate due to weather conditions. The ESS will also maximise the solar energy produced and used at the various breweries. The recent partnership with SABECO continues SP’s commitment to contribute towards Vietnam’s sustainability targets through the proliferation of various sustainability energy solutions. Over the last year, SP announced a target to install 1.5 Gigawatts (GW) of utility scale and rooftop solar projects by 2025. ABOUT SP GROUP SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with lowcarbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Thailand. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, and on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin. ABOUT SABECO Ever since its founding 148 years ago, SABECO has grown in the beverage industry and established itself as one of Vietnam’s leading corporations. SABECO’s national system consists of 26 breweries, 11 member trading companies and a network of hundreds of thousands of selling points across the country. SABECO takes pride in a portfolio of beer brands that are beloved by the people of Vietnam, which includes Bia Lac Viet, Bia Saigon Chill, Bia 333, Bia Saigon Special, Bia Saigon Export, Bia Saigon Lager and Bia Saigon Gold. Our symbolic brands, Bia Saigon and Bia 333, have high quality standards which are certified by reputable domestic and international organizations. Bia Saigon has for many years been voted as a National Brand of Vietnam. Most recently, it won the 2022 Asian Beer Championship, received the gold medal at the 2019 International Beer Award (IBA), the Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes at the 2019 International Beer Cup (IBC), the Gold and Silver prizes at the 2020 Australian International Beer Award (AIBA) and the Gold and Silver prizes at the 2021 Monde Selection. With a commitment to jointly promoting business investment and sustainable development, SABECO has always strived to create positive changes that will raise the stature of Vietnamese brands, while encouraging positive development for the community and for Vietnam. Accordingly, SABECO’s sustainable development model focuses on 4 pillars: Consumption - Conservation - Country – Culture. For more information about SABECO, please visit: www.SABECO.com.vn

News Release SP Group Partners Hyundai Motor Group to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Singapore First Battery-as-a-Service concept in Southeast Asia Singapore & Seoul, 12 November 2020 – SP Group (SP) and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) today announced that they have signed a Business Cooperation Agreement (BCA) to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Singapore. SP, which operates Singapore’s largest high-speed charging network, will partner with Hyundai to jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer, SP Group, said: “SP has the largest fast EV charging network in Singapore and we are progressively expanding it to establish a highly pervasive and reliable network in order to encourage EV adoption. Through this partnership with Hyundai, we are making low-carbon mobility solutions more accessible to vehicle owners. EVs are a key pillar in SP’s strategy to introduce more low-carbon, smart energy solutions to help achieve Singapore’s sustainability goals.” “For the success of innovation activities through the Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS), cooperation with competent local partners like SP Group is important,” said Hongbum Jung, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group. “We will strengthen cooperation with various local partners starting with this cooperation.” In October 2020, Hyundai announced the establishment of an open innovation base through a groundbreaking ceremony for the HMGICS. Hyundai will step up efforts to expand the supply of electric vehicles in Singapore in cooperation with SP, which is expanding its network of charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hyundai is working closely with local universities, startups, and research institutes to build an innovative ecosystem in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University for industry-academic cooperation in smart city and future new business areas, and PSA Cargo Solutions for the establishment of automatic logistics services. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

SP Group’s Mr Goh Chee Kiong (right) and Grab’s Mr Lim Kell Jay with a Hyundai Ioniq electric car. Grab says that it will give more details of the 200 electric cars later this year. PHOTO: GRAB, SP GROUP 200 electric cars up for Grab from next year Zhaki Abdullah Ride-hailing firm Grab will bring in 200 new electric cars from next year, as part of a partnership with energy utilities provider SP Group. Grab said yesterday the new vehicles, which will hit the roads progressively from early next year, will be available through its rental arm GrabRentals. Under the partnership, Grab drivers will enjoy preferential rates at SP Group’s electric-vehicle charging stations and discounted parking when their cars are being charged. In June, SP Group announced that it would introduce a network of 500 fast-charging stations by 2020 to be placed in areas such as housing estates and business parks, with the first 30 to be set up by the end of this year. Grab said it would work with SP Group to study usage patterns of its electric vehicles to improve the accessibility and utilisation of charging stations. The Singapore-based ride-hailing firm said more details regarding cost of charging, as well as the electric vehicle models to be used, will be available by the end of this year. It said, however, the cars will have a range of 400km per charge, which allows for a full day of driving on 40 minutes of charging. Mr Goh Chee Kiong, SP Group’s strategic development head, said the partnership with Grab will help “accelerate the wider adoption of EVs (electric vehicles) in Singapore and support the nation’s efforts to reduce our carbon footprint”. “With SP joining our consortium of EV partners, Grab is in a unique position to help drive a cleaner, greener Singapore by encouraging more of our drivers to adopt EVs,” said Grab Singapore head Lim Kell Jay. While fully-electric cars are already available through Grab, their numbers are not known. Green vehicles have taken off recently, with the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars here at 647 as of last month, up from 137 two years ago. Taxi giant ComfortDelGro introduced two fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq cabs to its fleet last month as part of a one-year trial, while HDT Singapore Taxi will expand its fully-electric fleet from 100 currently to 800 by July 2022. azhaki@sph.com.sg