Illustration of installation method of reservoir photovoltaic panels

Can floating solar PV systems be deployed at reservoirs?

PUB started studying the feasibility of deploying floating solar PV systems at reservoirs in 2011 to assess their solar potential and possible environmental impacts.

Can a floating PV system be used in water reservoirs?

This paper presents the development of a new floating PV system for use in water reservoirs. The innovative floating system is modular in design, comprising interconnected floating modules. An innovative standardised floating module has been proposed.

Can floating PV installations be used on dam reservoirs?

It is well acknowledged among policy makers and professionals in the renewable energy sector that floating PV installations on dam reservoirs, and other solar-hybrid systems, have a strong and promising future role to play, and that a vast potential can be exploited, especially in developing countries.

What is a photovoltaic system?

A photovoltaic system typically includes a panel or an array of solar modules, a solar inverter, and sometimes a battery and/or solar tracker and interconnection wiring. Mostly crystalline solar PV modules have been used for the floating solar systems.

Who is constructing floating solar PV systems at Bedok & Lower Seletar reservoirs?

In 2018, PUB called a tender to conduct engineering studies for the deployment of two smaller floating solar PV systems at Bedok and Lower Seletar Reservoirs. Following up from the successful studies, PUB awarded a contract to local engineering firm BBR Greentech Pte Ltd to build the systems in 2019.

What is Floating photovoltaic (FPV) system?

One of the barriers in harnessing solar energy is large land requirement. This problem can be addressed by using Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) system. Floating PV system is an innovative and new approach of installing PV modules on water bodies.