SINGAPORE (Mar 19): From next month, residents in Jurong will be among the first to choose solar-generated electricity without having to put up with the hassle of installing solar panels.

In conjunction with the soft launch of Singapore's open electricity market in April, a joint venture between StarHub and Singapore-based sustainable energy firm Sunseap will offer customers living in Jurong a choice of two clean energy subscription plans named Green Life and Green Save.
 
The first plan named Green Life is a 100% clean energy plan tailored to meet the needs of environmentally conscious customers. Customers on the Green Life plan will receive electricity fully produced by Sunseap’s solar systems at no additional cost. Electricity will be charged at the usual regulated electricity tariff.
 
The second plan, Green Save, allows customers to take a step towards becoming more environment-friendly while enjoying some savings. With this plan, customers will receive 5% clean energy and enjoy 20% discount off the regulated tariff.

Since 2001, Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) has progressively opened up the retail electricity market. This will bring about competitive pricing, enhanced service standards and innovative offers from retailers, for the benefit of consumers.
 
As part of the joint operation, StarHub and Sunseap are collaborating on various fronts which include customer service, billing and sales. Both companies are also exploring opportunities in smart energy and Internet of Things solutions to bring continued benefits to customers.
 
Sunseap has over three decades of experience in building and developing sustainable energy solutions. Its solar energy is harvested from its rooftop solar systems across more than 1,000 buildings in Singapore, including public housing estates as well as commercial and industrial buildings, which convert sunlight into solar energy.