More Singapore workers to be recruited for solar industry

NTUC's Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (centre) observes workers as they install a solar panel during the Career Development Plan for the Solar Industry event on Dec 17, 2020.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A solar industry recruitment drive on Thursday (Dec 17) saw more than 200 residents sign up for jobs, with agencies here announcing plans to build skills and experience for Singaporeans to manage solar projects in its entire cycle, from installation to maintenance.

This is to meet the Republic's growing renewable energy needs as it strives to achieve 2 gigawatt-peak (GWP) by 2030, almost five times the current solar usage.