What does it take to keep Singapore powered every day? Can we rely entirely on solar energy? These are some questions visitors can explore at the Energy Market Authority’s (EMA) Energy Arcade, a free four-day public exhibition that brings Singapore’s energy story to life through arcade games, interactive experiences, and hands-on workshops.
To be held from 12 to 15 November 2026 at Junction 8’s Level 2 Atrium, Energy Arcade features four themed game zones and free hands-on workshops for visitors of all ages. Visitors also stand a chance to bring home a collectible Energy Arcade brick set, featuring four miniature models inspired by Singapore’s energy infrastructure, buildings, and electric transport.
Four Zones, Four Ways to Explore Singapore’s Energy Story
Inspired by arcade games, the exhibition features four themed zones that take visitors on a journey from Singapore’s energy past and present, to the possibilities for its future.
• Zone 1 – Powering Our Everyday: Visitors can journey through the decades to discover how electricity has shaped the way we live, work, and play. Through interactive pull-out panels, they can explore key milestones in the development of Singapore’s electricity supply and uncover interesting facts about the country’s energy landscape.
• Zone 2 – Behind the Switch: Here, visitors discover where Singapore’s electricity comes from and how it is delivered to homes and businesses across the island. In Solar Charge, a full-body motion game, players catch “sun orbs” while dodging rain clouds and haze. The game illustrates how changing weather conditions affect solar power generation and why Singapore needs other energy sources to ensure a reliable electricity supply.
• Zone 3 – The Energy Balancing Act: Having explored how electricity is generated and delivered, visitors can try their hand at planning Singapore’s energy mix. In Energy Rally, players use “arcade blasters” to select different energy sources while balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability. Along the way, they discover the strengths and limitations of different energy sources and the trade-offs involved in powering Singapore.
• Zone 4 – Keeping Singapore On, Together: Looking to the future, visitors can explore energy options Singapore is pursuing, from solar energy to regional power grids and other low-carbon alternatives. In Power Boost, players race against the clock to power a digital city while learning why Singapore is studying nuclear energy as a potential future energy source. Visitors will also discover how everyday choices, including using electricity wisely, contribute to Singapore’s energy future.
Learn by Doing: Free Hands-on Workshops
Beyond the arcade games, visitors can take part in free workshops held at selected times throughout the exhibition. The Circuit Workshop introduces how electrical circuits work, while the Power Generation Workshop lets participants explore how electricity is generated through hands-on activities.
“We use electricity every day but rarely think about what it takes to keep the lights on. As Singapore explores new energy sources to meet our growing needs, we will have to make important choices and balance different priorities. Through the Energy Arcade, we hope Singaporeans will better understand these challenges, discover the possibilities ahead, and see how everyone can play a part in our energy future,” said Mr Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of EMA.
For more information on Singapore’s energy transition, visit https://www.ema.gov.sg/our-energy-story/energy-supply.
