Source: Government of Singapore
First-of-its-kind integrated industrial systems facility in Singapore to train 400 professionals and students annually
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9 February 2026 – The Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC), a collaboration between the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), opened its new Energy Efficiency Training Facility (EETF) at SIT Punggol Campus today. It was launched by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Education, Dr Janil Puthucheary. The new 430 square-metre facility features Singapore’s first integrated suite of industrial systems that provides practical training simulating real-world manufacturing conditions in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
New Energy Efficiency Training Facility is Singapore’s first to provide training within a real-world setting
2 The facility, the first of its kind in Singapore, houses comprehensive industrial systems including pump, compressed air, lighting, fan, electric motor, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation, heat pump, boiler and steam trap. It also features an Energy Management System with simulation capabilities and real-time data collection, analysis, and monitoring. With the facility, participants can carry out energy efficiency assessments in a safe and controlled environment, without disrupting actual operations or incurring costly downtime. SIT students undergoing their Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) will also be able to work alongside EETC professionals at the facility to acquire practical energy audit skills.
3 The EETF also serves as a platform for applied research and digital innovation. SIT has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Willowglen Services Pte Ltd to develop a Sustainability Reporting System for the new training facility. Leveraging operational data from industrial systems, the project enables real-time monitoring and analytics of energy consumption, carbon emissions and system performance, enhancing training and research outcomes. SIT students may also be involved as part of their coursework, reinforcing the integration of education, research and industry collaboration.
4 SIT President Professor Chua Kee Chaing said, “This training facility underscores SIT’s commitment to applied learning and industry-relevant education. As the first of its kind facility in Singapore’s tertiary landscape, it enables engineers, managers, technologists and engineering students involved in energy efficiency, decarbonisation and sustainability domains to gain authentic, hands-on experience using industrial systems typically found in the manufacturing sector. By bringing industry-grade systems in-house, learners will be able to benefit from more structured, scalable and immersive training, strengthening workforce readiness and supporting Singapore’s energy efficiency and decarbonisation efforts.”
Energy Efficiency Technology Centre steadily increasing support to build local industrial energy efficiency capabilities
5 With the new Energy Efficiency Training Facility, the EETC is expected to deliver an estimated 1,500 hours of practical and hands-on training annually, benefiting around 400 participants each year across its various programmes and outreach activities, including the Energy Efficiency Upskilling Programme (EEUP) and the Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) programme. Since the EETC’s inception in 2020, it has supported more than 50 companies with over 250 industrial systems assessed and has trained 100 students whilst upskilling more than 500 professionals through the EEUP.
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