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A Singapore interior manufacturer with 20+ years remaining on their lease chose to purchase their solar system outright, and it now offsets 15% of their total electricity consumption while strengthening their ESG credentials with global clients. For long-tenure commercial tenants, direct purchase consistently delivers stronger long-term ROI than leasing. Redwood's 217.71 kWp system generates over 22,000 kWh per month, replacing fluctuating grid electricity with a fixed, predictable cost.

For a company trusted by some of the world’s most demanding luxury fit-out clients, excellence is not optional, it is expected.

Located at 25 Sungei Kadut Street 2, Redwood Interior is an established Singapore-based manufacturer of high-quality interior fittings, delivering premium craftsmanship to international clients. Beyond precision and aesthetics, Redwood has been steadily building another pillar into how they operate: sustainability.

Their vision is to become a global premium, one-stop fit-out solution provider through innovation and green technology. For Redwood's leadership team, this is a strategic commitment that now extends to how they power their factory floor.

From Exploration to Installation

Redwood began exploring renewable energy in early 2022 as part of a broader review of their long-term operational strategy. With energy demands increasing alongside business growth, reducing reliance on grid electricity became a practical priority.

The decision framework was straightforward: with more than 20 years remaining on their lease, the asset value of owning a solar system outright far outweighed the flexibility of a leasing arrangement. A leased system may suit shorter-tenure tenants, but for Redwood, direct purchase offered the strongest long-term ROI and kept the system on their balance sheet as a depreciating asset..

After evaluating their options, Redwood engaged GetSolar. The system was installed in early 2025.

For a factory of Redwood's scale, a system generating over 22,000 kWh per month translates to a meaningful and immediate reduction in monthly utility spend. Commercial systems of this size in Singapore typically achieve payback periods in the range of 5 to 8 years, after which the electricity generated is effectively free for the remaining life of the system.

A Seamless Transition

For manufacturers, operational continuity is non-negotiable. Production schedules cannot stop for an installation crew.

Here is what Mr Soh Jun Wei, Operations Director at Redwood Interior, had to say about their experience:

“We found GetSolar through a Google search when we were exploring solar to support our expanding operations. From the start, the team was friendly, genuine, and easy to work with. They prepared multiple proposals to suit our different business needs and explained everything clearly, especially the technical and compliance requirements.

Installation was smooth and well-coordinated, with minimal disruption to our daily operations. The team was professional, efficient, and always responsive whenever we needed support.

Going solar aligns with our company's vision of driving innovation and green technology. It has helped us reduce the electricity we draw from the grid and achieve about a 15% reduction in power consumption, which made strong operational sense as our energy needs grew.

Sustainability is now a business requirement, and we’re glad to have partnered with GetSolar.”

The installation team worked around Redwood's production schedule to ensure zero downtime, a standard GetSolar commitment on all commercial projects.

Solar as a Supply Chain Credential

For manufacturers serving premium international brands, sustainability is increasingly a procurement requirement. Buyers in the luxury hospitality and retail sectors are under growing pressure from their own stakeholders to demonstrate responsible sourcing and low-carbon supply chain.

By integrating renewable energy into their operations, Redwood  is able to point to a concrete, quantified reduction in their carbon footprint, 88.1 tonnes of CO₂ annually when engaging with global clients. This number appears in ESG reports and supplier audits, carrying more weight than a policy statement.

A Model for Singapore Manufacturers

Interior design and manufacturing companies operate in energy-intensive environments, from fabrication to finishing. The economics of solar work particularly well in this context: high daytime electricity consumption aligns closely with peak solar generation hours, maximising self-consumption and reducing the proportion of generated energy exported to the grid at lower rates.

Redwood's journey demonstrates that key variables in a commercial solar decision include lease tenure, monthly consumption, and roof availability. Businesses that get those three factors right, and time their decision before energy costs rise further, are well positioned to turn a sustainability initiative into a measurable financial advantage.

Bottom Line

Redwood's 15% reduction in grid electricity consumption started with a straightforward question: does solar make sense for our operations?

If you are asking the same question for your facility, the answer would depend on your specific consumption profile, roof size, tenure, and more. It is worth getting a proper commercial assessment beyond a rough estimate.

Speak with our commercial solar team directly to get a proposal tailored to your facility. We have worked with manufacturers, logistics operators, and industrial tenants across Singapore, and we will tell you honestly whether solar makes financial sense for your situation and what the payback period could look like.

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