Mandala Club, a distinguished heritage building in Singapore’s Chinatown, is set to become the first conserved buildings to have received approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to install rooftop solar panels.

With 102 square metres of photovoltaic panels - equivalent to roughly half the size of a tennis court - set to be installed in October 2024, this pioneering initiative underscores the Club’s commitment to sustainability.

Through the launch of the Mandala Solar Collective, Mandala Club is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also leading efforts to inspire other heritage sites and businesses to adopt renewable energy.

How will this landmark project influence the future of sustainability in Singapore’s conserved buildings?

We get some answers from Lilly Milligan Gilbert, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mandala Club. 



Presented by Emaad Akhtar

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mandala Club, a distinguished heritage building in Singapore’s Chinatown, is set to become the first conserved buildings to have received approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to install rooftop solar panels.
With 102 square metres of photovoltaic panels - equivalent to roughly half the size of a tennis court - set to be installed in October 2024, this pioneering initiative underscores the Club’s commitment to sustainability.
Through the launch of the Mandala Solar Collective, Mandala Club is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also leading efforts to inspire other heritage sites and businesses to adopt renewable energy.
How will this landmark project influence the future of sustainability in Singapore’s conserved buildings?
We get some answers from Lilly Milligan Gilbert, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mandala Club. 
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.