Singapore-based solar company LHN Energy will launch an integrated Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Direct Current (DC) fast-charging solution in early September 2026, targeting businesses transitioning to electric heavy vehicles (eHVs).
The new
service combines solar generation, DC fast charging and project
delivery under a single energy infrastructure plan.
It is designed
for businesses operating heavy vehicles from depots, warehouses,
manufacturing facilities, industrial sites and other locations
where vehicles can return for scheduled charging.
Potential
users include logistics and transport companies,
fleet operators, distribution centres,
manufacturers, construction and engineering businesses, and
other companies planning to introduce eHVs.
Under the
Solar PPA model, LHN Energy finances, installs and maintains
the solar system, while the customer purchases
the electricity generated under an agreed arrangement.
Before developing
a project, the company assesses the planned eHV deployment,
charging requirements, electricity consumption, rooftop
solar potential and available electrical capacity to determine
the appropriate configuration.
"Our focus
is on reducing the amount businesses need to commit at the
start of their fleet transition. By combining Solar PPA, DC
fast charging, integrated project delivery, and approved EHVCG
support within one commercial structure, eligible projects may be
structured with zero upfront infrastructure cost. This
will depend on project eligibility, site assessment, grant approval,
the financing structure, and final commercial terms," revealed
Jeremy Ong, Senior Manager of LHN Energy.
The rollout
also incorporates Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger
Grant (EHVCG), which runs from 1 January 2026 to
31 December 2028.
The scheme
co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs,
capped at S$30,000 per charger, for the first 500 approved chargers.
Eligible costs
can include charger systems, Licensed Electrical Worker fees, cabling
and installation.
As the grant is
reimbursement-based, businesses must complete the required approval
and claims process before receiving funding.
LHN Energy
said it can incorporate EHVCG support alongside Solar PPA
financing, charger supply and installation, electrical works and
commissioning.
The approach
provides businesses with a single point of coordination for
key infrastructure requirements and aims to reduce the
need to manage multiple vendors, financing arrangements and
installation schedules.
As fleet
electrification expands, businesses face increasing
requirements to assess charging capacity, site power and
long-term energy demand alongside vehicle purchases.
"For businesses
moving towards Heavy EVs, the investment does not stop with the
vehicles. Charging capacity, site power requirements, and long-term
energy demand also need to be planned together. Our aim is to provide
an energy infrastructure model that allows businesses to address
these requirements as part of one coordinated project," said
Jeremy Ong, Senior Manager of LHN Energy.
LHN Energy
expects growing eHV adoption to increase demand for scalable
charging infrastructure and site readiness, with the new service
aimed at supporting both initial fleet deployment and future
expansion. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service