Singapore’s tourism industry is entering a new chapter. Sustainability is no longer just about having eco-friendly attractions, it is also about how guests travel, from airport transfers to hotel shuttles.
As the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) drives the Tourism Sustainability Programme (TSP), hotels and tour operators are expected to reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing the guest experience. This shift is creating new opportunities for solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) hubs, and Green Volt Pte Ltd is helping to make that vision a reality.
Why Transport Is Tourism’s Hidden Carbon Challenge
The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) has noted that transport emissions make up nearly 15% of Singapore’s total greenhouse gases. In tourism, this translates into the fleets of vans, buses, and shuttles that serve millions of visitors each year.
A diesel shuttle van can emit over 4 tonnes of CO₂ annually, adding to emissions that must soon be disclosed under Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) and ACRA - Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority reporting requirements. With sustainability certifications like BCA Green Mark and GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) standards becoming benchmarks for hotels and attractions, electrifying guest transport is no longer optional — it’s a brand necessity.
The Solar Advantage: Resilience and Cost Control
Singapore has already achieved 1.5 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of solar deployment ahead of its 2025 target and is on track for 2 GWp by 2030, according to Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. This growth opens the door for hotels to harness rooftop solar for transport operations.
By pairing EV fleets with solar charging hubs, hospitality operators gain three advantages:
- Cost Control – Shield operations from volatile electricity tariffs, which remain tied to natural gas imports (95% of Singapore’s grid).
- Carbon Reduction – Deliver up to 50–80% emission cuts compared to diesel vans when charged with clean power.
- Guest Appeal – Position transport as part of the eco-friendly guest experience, aligning with Singapore’s “City in Nature” brand.
Projects like DSV’s RedLion2 logistics hub, certified by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as a Positive Energy Building, prove that solar-powered operations are viable and scalable for the private sector.
Green Volt’s Turnkey Hospitality Solutions
At Green Volt Pte Ltd, we design solar-integrated EV hubs tailored for the hospitality sector. Our systems combine:
- Solar arrays from Energio Solar, generating clean, predictable energy.
- Fast-charging from EVOne Charging, ensuring fleet readiness for high guest demand.
- Telematics and reporting tools, enabling hotels to track kilometres driven, energy use, and emissions savings for ESG reporting.
This creates a guest-ready EV transport system that not only lowers costs but also integrates seamlessly with ESG disclosure tools like Gprnt.Ai and ESGpedia under Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Project Greenprint.
Hospitality Meets Sustainability: The Road Ahead
The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA), in partnership with STB, has outlined a clear sustainability roadmap for the hotel sector. Meanwhile, the National Parks Board (NPB) continues to expand therapeutic gardens and eco-tourism attractions, aligning tourism with wellness and sustainability.
For hotels and resorts, electrifying guest transport is the next logical step. It strengthens brand image, improves compliance, and delivers the eco-conscious experiences that global travelers demand.
Lead the Transition with Green Volt
Tourism 2.0 is here. By adopting solar-powered EV hubs, Singapore’s hotels and tour operators can cut emissions, control costs, and showcase leadership in sustainable travel.
At Green Volt, we help hospitality partners build guest-ready, solar-integrated fleets that transform transport into a sustainability statement.
Learn how we can power your next step in sustainable tourism:https://greenvolt.sg
