Singaporean uni launches floating PV test-bed

The National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday unveiled the launch of a new test-bed at Tengeh Reservoir where a team of researchers will study the feasibility of deploying large-scale floating solar systems on inland water bodies.

The study will have two phases, with the first one involving 10 different types of floating structures and photovoltaic (PV) modules, each producing some 100 kWp of electricity, the NUS said. The two systems that show the best performance during a six-month period will progress to Phase II in which they will have to produce 1 MWp each.

The parameters that will be considered are the yield, temperature and irradiance.

This is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore’s national water agency.

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