Here comes the sun - to lower your electricity bills

June 14, 2026

Dear readers,

Solar power is having a moment in Singapore.

As electricity costs rise and solar technology becomes more affordable, more homeowners and businesses are turning to the sun to lower their energy bills and reduce their reliance on the national grid.

But while adoption is accelerating, experts say the next phase of growth will not be as straightforward.

From roofs that will need re-designing to complicated approval processes at condominiums, significant challenges remain if solar energy is to play a larger role in Singapore’s energy future.

Scientists say the key will lie in creativity and innovation – imagine, for example, “solar canopies” arching over open-air car parks to capture the sun’s rays while providing shade to residents.

In this week’s Big Read, CNA TODAY examines the obstacles blocking an even more widespread adoption of solar in Singapore, and what it will take to unlock the industry’s next chapter.

Yours faithfully,
Yasmine Yahya
Deputy Chief Editor, CNA Digital (TODAY, Lifestyle & Luxury)

Cheaper, better solar panels are here. But maximising adoption in Singapore will take creativity