Keppel Energy Nexus, a subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure has received a grant from the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and JTC to pilot Singapore’s first membrane-based nearshore floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Jurong Island.
The system involves attaching solar panels to large circular reinforced membranes surrounded by a high-density polyethene pipe structure, providing stability and safety. The pilot project will feature three circular platforms with a total installed capacity of 1.5 MWp. This design ensures low material usage, reducing the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) and conserving resources. It is also easy to deploy and install, with increased efficiency due to direct water cooling.
The grant is part of EMA and JTC’s Jurong Island Renewable Energy Request for Proposals, aimed at accelerating the development of clean energy innovations on the island. The projects are funded by a USD6 million joint commitment from EMA and JTC.