From Singapore’s Tengeh and Kranji to Indonesian island Batam’s Duriangkang, there is huge potential for floating solar farms over reservoirs and offshore waters in the transition toward clean energy, says the National University of Singapore’s Stefan Huebner.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: If all goes to plan, Batam’s Duriangkang reservoir will be home to the world’s largest floating solar farm and
Without major rivers and because of the low wind speed near the equator, solar energy remains the most viable renewable option, supported by the These systems also contribute to ecosystem management by decreasing sunlight penetration, which reduces algae growth and improves water quality for humans. However, as reservoirs vary in size and ecological sensitivity, this factor can also limit the dimensions of installations.
Nevertheless, Singapore’s marine space faces important limitations due to busy shipping lanes and a port area that claims most of the country’s waters. Recreational sea space poses further limitations, and the aesthetic impacts of floating PV systems could be another factor if set up in large numbers along coastlines.
With reservoir and terrestrial space limited, advances in marine floating solar technology mean that attention should be paid to the aquatic spaces between Batam, Bintan and the other nearby islands. These areas could become part of a power supply infrastructure set up in proximity to Singapore, which strongly reduces the likelihood of interruptions, and within an economic framework open to Singaporean investments.
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