JTC is also studying the prospect of building solar canopies over roads, drains and other open spaces.
SINGAPORE - In an effort to maximise the amount of solar energy that can be generated in land-scarce Singapore, the authorities are exploring the possibility of building solar canopies at Jurong and Tuas ports.
Singapore has said it aims to generate at least 2 gigawatt-peak of solar power by 2030, which is enough to meet about 3 per cent of the country’s projected electricity demand.On June 28, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and JTC each called their own tenders for consultants to conduct preliminary studies on the technical and economic feasibility of building solar canopies over various spaces in Singapore.
The design of the solar canopy must meet a slew of requirements, including ensuring the canopies do not affect visibility for motorists and pedestrians, the tender said. MPA said in its tender that the solar canopies should be designed to have minimal impact on operations, yard space and the cargo-handling capacity at the two ports.
“The high points offered by a solar canopy infrastructure present an opportunity for operators to potentially test out new and emerging technologies,” MPA said in response to queries, without providing more details.MPA said it is also studying various options for the ownership, operation and maintenance of the proposed solar canopies.
Dr Lin said: “In Singapore, each square metre of solar panel can generate approximately 250 kWh of electricity annually. Given the expansive areas available in the ports, this presents a huge opportunity for renewable power generation for Singapore.” Despite these challenges, deploying elevated solar canopies remains an economically viable and strategically advantageous option when compared with importing renewable energy, which comes with its own extra costs, Dr Lin said.The extra costs are for infrastructure like submarine cables, and also potential tariffs and import taxes.
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