Singapore is looking to the sky and water for to accommodate the developed, space-scarce island’s energy needs.
The rooftop solar panels at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks are expected to supply up to 50 percent of the peak daytime electricity for water treatment equipment, lighting and airconditioning, according to Asiaone.
This $2.3 million project will launch early next year.
But what’s really catching the world’s attention are the city’s plans for floating solar systems at Tengeh Reservoir.
They will cover three hectares of the reservoir area and are expected to generate enough electricity for 750 HDB households in a year.
The $11 million pilot project is led by the Economic Development Board (EDB) partnering with the Public Utilities Board (PUB), and is being led by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS).
Said SERIS CEO Thomas Reindl, “Singapore is already one of the major hubs for offshore floating platforms for the marine and oil industries. Combining that expertise with solar could also end up in offshore floating PV systems, or even energy islands that generate energy from various sources like solar, wind and ocean currents.” (Fast Co.Exist)
Photo: AFP / Roslan Rahman
