Singapore officially opened the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit Asia-Pacific 2026, with Minister Dr Tan See Leng outlining the nation’s plans to support offshore wind energy through innovation, digitalisation, and international collaboration.
Singapore has positioned itself as a key partner in the global renewable energy transition with the opening of the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit Asia-Pacific 2026. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Tan See Leng highlighted Singapore’s commitment to supporting the offshore wind energy sector despite its limited natural renewable resources.
The summit, held in Singapore, marks the first wind energy summit hosted in the country and the first time that WindEnergy Hamburg has expanded beyond Europe. The event was organised by RECHARGE and HMC and attended by industry leaders, ambassadors, and commissioners from around the world.
In his speech, Dr Tan said the Asia-Pacific region will play a major role in the next stage of the global energy transition. He noted that global wind energy capacity reached nearly 1,300 gigawatts in 2025 after a 40% increase in new installations compared to the previous year.
The minister stressed that geopolitical tensions and global supply chain disruptions have increased the urgency for countries to diversify energy sources and strengthen renewable energy investments.
Although Singapore lacks large-scale wind resources, Dr Tan said the country can still contribute through three main areas — capabilities, innovation, and collaboration.
He highlighted the role of Singapore’s marine and offshore engineering companies in supporting offshore wind projects worldwide. Companies such as Seatrium and Marco Polo Marine were recognised for their contributions to offshore substations, turbine installation vessels, and offshore wind farm construction support.
Dr Tan also announced the launch of the refreshed Marine and Offshore Energy Industry Digital Plan developed by Enterprise Singapore and Infocomm Media Development Authority. The initiative aims to help companies adopt digital and artificial intelligence solutions to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Another major announcement was the launch of CATALYST, a new initiative by Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore and the NUS AI Institute. The project will develop AI models for the marine and offshore energy sector to support vessel design, predictive maintenance, and virtual testing.
Singapore also strengthened international cooperation through a new partnership between TCOMS and Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association to advance floating offshore wind technologies.
Dr Tan concluded by calling for stronger global cooperation between governments, industries, and research institutions to accelerate the transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems.
Source: MTI
