Due to lack of space on land, Singapore has one of the largest offshore solar power plants in the world with more than 120.000 solar panels capable of generating 60 MW of energy.

This Wednesday (14), Singapore presented one of the largest offshore solar power plants in the world, with a size equivalent to almost 45 football fields. A total of 122.000 solar panels have been installed at the plant on the Tengeh reservoir. The panels will allow for the production of enough electricity to power five of Singapore's water treatment plants.

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An offshore solar power plant capable of generating 60 MW

The available land area represents a huge challenge for the development of sustainable energy projects, such as solar energy. For this reason, the idea of ​​installing power plants on the high seas or reservoirs arises.

This plant has more than 120.000 solar panels, can generate up to 60 Megawatts of electricity and will reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to 7.000 combustion-powered vehicles circulating on the streets, according to the Water Management Agency of Singapore, and Sembcorp Industries, partners from the project.

Solar panels can save climate change

Singapore has also installed solar power plants in the Strait of Johor, which separates it from Peninsular Malaysia and other onshore areas. The city-state, which is threatened by rising water levels caused by climate change, is aware of the high need to reduce CO2 emissions, but expert observers consider the country's efforts to be a little more withdrawn so far.

The government of singapore announced in February this year a “Green Plan”, which provides for the planting of trees, increasing the number of charging stations for electric cars and reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills.

Another government strategy is to quadruple solar energy production, reaching 2025% of consumption in 2 and 2030% in 3, equivalent to the needs of 350.000 homes per year.

Other offshore solar power plants

In April, Thailand inaugurated a new photovoltaic plant that has the capacity to generate enough energy to supply a small town. The plant was inaugurated in June of this year and received initial investment of US$27 million.

With the installation, Thailand increased its share in the renewable sector by 37%. It is estimated that by the year 2036, the country will increase its market share by another 37%. Each of the solar panel segments is about 130 meters long and 30 meters wide.