Electricity Generation

Apply for Electricity Generation

Energy Market Authority (EMA)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

Required for electricity generation (>-10 MW) and for trading in wholesale electricity market

This licence is required for applicants intending to generate electricity from generating unit(s) and to trade in wholesale electricity market operated by the Market Company.

FAQ

1. Do I need to apply for this licence?
   You do not need to apply for an Electricity Licence for Generation Licensee to generate electricity if you fall into the following categories:
   (a) The generating units are used solely to provide backup power in the event of interruption of electricity supply from the transmission system, and are not connected to and not operated in parallel with the transmission system (standby generators); or
   (b) The nameplate capacity of the generating unit is less than 10 MW. However, please note that for generating units with a nameplate capacity of 1 MW or more but less than 10 MW which are connected to the transmission system, you will need to register as a market participant with the Market Company in accordance with the Market Rules and apply for an Electricity Wholesaler Licence.
2. Does the licence guarantee a registration to the Market Company?
   The issuance of a licence does not guarantee registration by the Market Company for participation in the Wholesale Electricity Market in Singapore.
3. Are there any regulations for the licensee to comply to?
   The Licensee shall be subject to and shall comply with:
   a. the Transmission Code;
   b. the Metering Code; and
   c. any other relevant codes of practice and standards of performance issued or approved under Section 16 of the Electricity Act
4. Are there any other prerequisites for this application?
   The Applicant is required to first consult the Transmission Licensee for an electricity connection scheme and the Transmission Licensee will advise the Applicant on the proposed connection scheme accordingly. The Applicant is required to submit evidence of his acceptance of the Transmission Licensee's proposed connection scheme as part of his application.
   If the Applicant intends to use gas as a fuel for the generating units , the Applicant is also required to consult the Gas Transporter Licensee for a gas connection scheme and the Gas Transporter Licensee will advise the Applicant on the proposed gas connection scheme accordingly. The Applicant is required to submit evidence of the acceptance of the Gas Transporter Licensee's proposed gas connection scheme as part of this application.

Additional Information

The annual licence fee is payable each April for the Financial Year starting 1 April. The initial licence fee payable upon issuance of the licence is pro-rated based on the number of days remaining in the current Financial Year.
You may contact EMA directly if you require further details on the fees for each licence class.

Documents Needed

• Audited statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and credit statement
  Audited past profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements of the Applicant or the significant shareholders for the last 2 full financial years or since incorporation if less than 2 years and credit statement or credit rating, including any history of bankruptcy or financial distress.
  File format: pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Financing plan with details of sources of capital and repayment schedule
  File format: pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Applicant's acceptance of the proposed electricity connection scheme
  File format: pdf
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Organisation chart including resume and curriculum vitae (CV) of key appointment holders
  File format: pdf, doc, docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Applicant's acceptance of the proposed gas connection scheme (if gas is used as a fuel for the generating unit)
  File format: pdf
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Other supporting documents (if any)
  File format: pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx
  Maximum upload per application: 10 MB

Requirements

Applicant must be ACRA registered company/business