Enviro News Asia, Singapore — Singapore has strengthened its energy efficiency and decarbonisation capabilities with the official opening of a new Energy Efficiency Training Facility (EETF) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Punggol Campus. The facility is operated by the Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC), a joint initiative between SIT and the National Environment Agency (NEA).
The facility was officially launched by Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Ministry of Education. Covering 430 square metres, the EETF is Singapore’s first training facility to offer hands-on energy efficiency training within a simulated real-world industrial environment, designed to reflect actual manufacturing conditions in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The training facility houses a comprehensive suite of industrial systems, including pumps, compressed air systems, lighting, fans, electric motors, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation, heat pumps, boilers, and steam traps. It also features an integrated Energy Management System with real-time data collection, analysis, monitoring, and simulation capabilities. These features enable participants to conduct energy efficiency assessments safely and effectively without disrupting live industrial operations or incurring operational downtime.
In addition to professional training, the facility will support education and workforce development. SIT students enrolled in the Integrated Work Study Programme will have opportunities to work alongside EETC professionals to acquire practical energy auditing and industrial energy management skills.
The EETF also serves as a platform for applied research and digital innovation. SIT has entered into a research collaboration with Willowglen Services Pte Ltd to develop a Sustainability Reporting System for the facility. The system leverages operational data from the industrial systems to enable real-time monitoring and analytics of energy use, carbon emissions, and system performance, supporting both training and research outcomes.
SIT President Professor Chua Kee Chaing said the new facility reinforces the institution’s commitment to applied learning and industry-relevant education. He noted that the EETF allows engineers, managers, technologists, and students involved in energy efficiency and sustainability to gain authentic, hands-on experience using industry-grade systems typically found in manufacturing environments.
With the new facility, the EETC is expected to deliver approximately 1,500 hours of hands-on training annually, benefiting around 400 participants each year through programmes such as the Energy Efficiency Upskilling Programme and the Singapore Certified Energy Manager programme. Since its establishment in 2020, the EETC has supported more than 50 companies, assessed over 250 industrial systems, trained 100 students, and upskilled more than 500 professionals.
The launch of the Energy Efficiency Training Facility marks a significant step in strengthening Singapore’s industrial energy efficiency ecosystem and supporting national efforts toward decarbonisation and sustainable development. (*)
