Powering HDB flats with Solar Panels

Channel Newsasia has reported on the success of HDB's solar trial in several housing estates in Singapore, resulting in energy savings. It also reported that the HDB had express hope that the common-area electrical power needs of HDB flats could be 100% covered by solar energy. This is definitely a move in the right direction, despite the fact that the cost of electricity from solar panels is current higher than from natural gas.

With improving efficiency for PV cells, and better conservation, I think it is highly possible that the 100% target can be achieved. The only thing that I think can be done better is perhaps that HDB could hasten to expand the programme to as many areas of Singapore as possible.