(Singapore, 19.06.2026)While renewable energy and golf may appear to belong to different worlds, both share a common foundation — long-term vision, discipline and continuous improvement.
At the Moutai Singapore Ladies Masters, held from 12–14 June at Laguna National Golf Resort Club, renewable energy company 9 Solar FinTech demonstrated that commitment by supporting Singapore amateur golfer Anne Fernandez, while reinforcing its broader mission of building a more sustainable future.
For 9 Solar, the partnership represents more than sponsorship. It reflects the company’s belief that creating positive impact extends beyond clean energy solutions to supporting individuals striving to reach their full potential.
“9 Solar FinTech and its subsidiary, 9 Solar Home, are proud to be associated with sporting events in Singapore,” said Senthil Kumar, Director of Renewables at 9 Solar Home. “This prestigious golf event gives us visibility and brand recognition, but more importantly, it aligns with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.”
The company sees sports sponsorship as a meaningful way to contribute to the community while encouraging excellence, resilience and personal growth.
Supporting Singapore’s Emerging Talent
Among the players competing at the tournament was Anne Fernandez, one of Singapore’s leading amateur golfers and a promising talent with aspirations of turning professional in the coming years.
For Senthil and the 9 Solar team, supporting Anne was a natural decision.
“Anne Fernandez is the top amateur golfer in Singapore and we want to play a part in supporting her goal of becoming a professional golfer,” he said. “Every opportunity and every bit of support that young golfers receive can make a difference. We want to be an enabler in that journey.”
Competing against a strong international field, Anne described the tournament as a valuable learning experience.
“I had a lot of fun this week and learned a ton,” she said. “Any opportunity to compete against a strong field allows me to learn something about my game and about myself that I didn’t know before.”
While she was not fully satisfied with her overall performance, Anne remained focused on the positives.
“I definitely had some tough breaks and moments during the last two days where I wasn’t scoring as well as I would have liked, but that’s golf,” she said. “I’m proud of the way I stayed positive and fought until the end. I’m excited to use this experience as motivation and keep building for my upcoming events.”
Looking ahead, Anne remains committed to her long-term ambitions.
“Over the next five years, my goal is to continue improving my game, complete my college golf journey and transition into a professional golf career while representing Singapore.”
She also expressed appreciation for the support she has received from 9 Solar.
“9 Solar provides sustainable energy solutions through its solar technology. I’ve gotten to know Kerr and understand his vision, which extends beyond business into supporting sports development. Having the support of 9 Solar means a lot because it allows me to focus on competing while representing a company that is driving meaningful innovation.”
Building a Sustainable Future
For 9 Solar, supporting athletes and promoting clean energy are both investments in the future.
The company specialises in helping landed homeowners adopt solar energy through its Zero Capex model, allowing customers to install rooftop solar systems without upfront investment.
Under the programme, 9 Solar finances and installs the solar system, while homeowners enjoy immediate savings through lower electricity costs compared to conventional grid power.
According to Senthil, the residential solar market in Singapore has already moved beyond the awareness stage.
“The challenge today is no longer convincing people about solar energy,” he explained. “The challenge is meeting growing demand.”
Currently serving around 70 landed homes, the company continues to see increasing interest from homeowners seeking long-term protection against rising energy costs.
“Oil prices fluctuate. Electricity prices fluctuate. But sunlight is free,” Senthil said. “The real advantage of solar energy is price stability. Homeowners can enjoy lower and more predictable electricity costs over the long term.”
Under Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, solar energy has become an important component of the nation’s energy transition strategy. While there are no direct subsidies for residential solar installations, homeowners can sell excess electricity generated during the day back to the national grid, creating additional savings and improving the overall economics of solar adoption.
From Local Success to Regional Growth
While Singapore’s landed housing market is relatively limited in size, Senthil believes the company’s business model has already been validated.
The next phase of growth will focus on scaling operations and bringing the model to larger regional markets such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
“Technology is no longer the challenge,” he said. “Execution, partnerships and scalability are what matter most.”
As demand continues to grow, expanding installation capacity, strengthening sales networks and building strategic partnerships will become increasingly important.
For Senthil, residential solar is no longer a future concept but a rapidly growing reality.
“More homeowners are recognising that solar energy is not just about sustainability. It is also about energy security, cost savings and long-term value,” he said.
Whether helping homeowners transition to renewable energy or supporting young athletes pursuing their ambitions, 9 Solar believes meaningful progress begins with investing in the future.
On and off the course, that commitment continues to drive change.
