How do you upgrade a standard emergency power system into a smart, self-sufficient microgrid? We are thrilled to share that HY, along with our esteemed industry collaborators, addressed this very question at the 25th Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2025) in Singapore. Our team from HY, See Fong Ho and Pei Qi Chua, had the privilege of collaborating with experts from DSTA, ComAp Group, and Singapore Polytechnic on a technical paper. Our paper, “Challenges and Successful Completion Of Upgrading Emergency Generator System Into Microgrid“, details the successful conversion of a conventional emergency power system into a smart, resilient microgrid. Download the paper Key insights include: Enhanced Resilience: The system interconnects generators at different sites, allowing a development to operate as a self-sufficient independent grid and share electrical loading during a power failure. Real-World Data: The paper shares actual on-site Testing & Commissioning (T&C) waveforms, showing the generators’ performance from startup to full parallel operation and load sharing. Solving Key Challenges: Practical solutions for overcoming major hurdles, such as managing power transformer inrush current during energization, are covered. Future-Ready Design: This microgrid is not just for today. It is designed to seamlessly integrate future distributed energy resources (DERs), including renewables and energy storage systems. Congratulations to our team and all our collaborators on this significant contribution to building more resilient and future-proof power infrastructure!
HY is honoured to have been the Education Partner to Singapore Green Building Council for this seminar, and we extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed collaborators, Belimo and PassiveLogic for making this a uniquely enriching experience for everyone involved. The discussions reinforced the critical role of digital twins in navigating the complexities of modern buildings and achieving our ambitious sustainability goals. Powerful insights shared: Defining the Modern Digital Twin: We explored the necessity of a customized definition for digital twins in the built environment. The HYDRAS framework, for instance, goes beyond basic models by integrating 3D visualizations with physics-based environmental modelling, real-time BMS/IoT data, and energy asset information to provide truly actionable strategies for management. A Paradigm Shift: Controls Must “Know” the Building: A key emphasis was the long-standing disconnect between controls and reality. For decades, building management systems were designed with controls that had no inherent knowledge of complex building physics. This results in a BMS that simply doesn’t understand the building it operates. The path forward is clear: controls need to know the building, embedding its physics directly into the operational logic for truly intelligent management. Uncovering Hidden Potential: The BELIMO CESIM House case study provided a compelling real-world example. Even in a state-of-the-art, IGBC Platinum-rated factory, the digital twin simulation uncovered a surprising potential for ~22% in further energy optimization. This proves that even the most advanced buildings have opportunities for data-driven improvement. The Future is Autonomous: PassiveLogic offered a look into the next generation of building management with the world’s first platform for true building autonomy. Their approach uses “Quantum Digital Twins” as a foundation that enables “Future-Forward Control”—allowing systems to predict and choose optimal strategies rather than just reacting to past events. Foundational Pillars are Non-Negotiable: A recurring theme was the critical importance of a solid data infrastructure. Key lessons highlighted the need for a centralized BMS, comprehensive sub-metering, and a well-structured data pipeline as prerequisites for any successful digital twin implementation. The path to a smarter, greener built environment is paved with collaboration and innovation, and we at HY are excited to continue this journey with our industry partners. A special shout-out to the organizing team—Rowena Rawte, Matthew Chew, Deepti Shrimali and Pranati Trivedi for the great job in bringing this all together. Let’s continue the conversation on building a sustainable and resilient future!
HY is thrilled to announce that our MD Er. Ho See Fong has been officially appointed as a member of the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.
The HY team had a fruitful day @ BexAsia today, interacting with various practitioners in the built environment. Sharing of ideas and catching up with our partners.
HY is excited to announce that our Global Head of Sustainability Ar. Rowena Rawte has been appointed as a volunteer on the USGBC Cities and Communities Consensus Committee. In the coming year, she will be part of a group of like-minded professionals who will advise on global, city-scale, and urban sustainability issues across the organization’s programs, policies and products. Also, support the development, deployment and evolution of the LEED for Cities and Communities Standard and Program.
It is a great achievement for Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore , SMRT Corporation Ltd , MEIDEN SINGAPORE PTE LTD , to replace the heart (power system) of the North-South and East-West lines – the most vital lines for Singapore’s public transport. It is an honour that HY and Commodore can be part of the team to support MEIDEN SINGAPORE PTE LTD and Leytron, through these 5 years of project execution. Indeed, this is one of the most challenging engineering projects we had ever executed. We wouldn’t have made it so far without the dedication and commitment of Mr Esmond Pang , Mr Ho Fook Seng, Mr Tai Choon Hor, Mr Nah kiat kuan and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore , SMRT Corporation Ltd , MEIDEN SINGAPORE PTE LTD teams. Transporting 95 tonne transformers, narrow time window among challenges in renewing MRT systems
Singapore’s Sentosa island is set to pioneer ‘solar pavements’ on Fort Siloso Skywalk in Q1 2024. The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has exceeded its 2023 solar capacity target, boasting over 5.2 megawatt-peak. This initiative could annually produce close to 6.6 gigawatt hours of clean energy, cutting over 2,600 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to emissions from 97,700 hotel room nights. The Solar Pavement Project aligns with Sentosa’s commitment to carbon neutrality and innovative solar energy utilisation.
All hands on deck to celebrate the fresh new brand identity of HY, Commodore and BeeCon! #Change Our squad of engineers, donning crisp white tees that proudly showcase the new brand logos of these three stellar companies, came together for a toast at The Wine Mansion on August 31st. Curious to see our dynamic new look up close? Catch us at BEX Asia from September 6th to 8th, where we’ll be holding court at the SGBC Pavilion, Booth A-F07. Don’t miss it! #HyPerformance #BrandEvolution
Heartfelt congratulations to our achievers!
Er. Chung Seng Aw, Mechanical QP
On being appointed as an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer
Mr. Xavier Lai, Electrical Engineer
On winning the Professional Engineers Board Gold Medal
Our HY team interacted with many interesting parties beyond the built environment. The interest in #sustainability is strong and there were many enquiries on #digitaltwin . We’ve connected up with a few technology partners, namely National University of Singapore , KoolLogix Pte Ltd , SunGreenH2 , Setsco Services Pte Ltd , on some potential collaborations. Together with Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) , we are immersed in a wealth of tech offerings and the tech support ecosystem.
