1 SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). World’s largest Floating Solar Testbed – Overview & Findings Dr. Thomas REINDL Deputy CEO Cluster Director, Solar Energy Systems Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) National University of Singapore (NUS) June 8, 2018, ACEF Deep Dive Workshop on Floating Solar
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1SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
World’s largest Floating Solar Testbed –
Overview & Findings
Dr. Thomas REINDL
Deputy CEO
Cluster Director, Solar Energy Systems
Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
June 8, 2018, ACEF Deep Dive Workshop on Floating Solar
2SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Founded in 2008; focuses on applied
solar energy research
Part of the National University of
Singapore (NUS)
Rapid growth (now > 200 people and
> 6000 m2 of space)
State-of-the-art laboratories
R&D focus is on solar cells, PV
modules and PV systems
Specialised in professional services
for the PV industry
ISO 9001 & ISO 17025* certified
(* PV Module Testing Lab)
SERISSolar Energy Research Institute of Singapore
3SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Main R&D areas of SERIS
Solar cells:
Silicon wafer solar
cells (various cell
architectures)
Tandem solar cells on
silicon (e.g. GaAs,
perovskites)
Characterisation &
simulation
PV systems:
System technologies,
incl. Floating PV
PV grid integration
Solar potential &
energy meteorology
Urban Solar, incl. BIPV
Quality assurance of
PV systems
Solar thermal systems
PV modules:
Module development
Module testing
(indoor & outdoor)
Module certification
Characterisation and
simulation
4SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Floating PV Testbed Project Site Plan
5SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Floating PV Testbed Project Site Plan
Floating Pontoon
Rooftop
Reference
SystemReservoir
Million Lighting/ATS / HDB
SolarGy / NRG Energia
SolarGy / 4C Solar
Phoenix Solar / C&T
Sunseap / C&T
Sunseap / C&T
BBR Greentech / Solaris
Upsolar / Koiné Multimedia
REC / Takiron
Sharp / SMCC
Floating PV Systems
6SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Floating PV Testbed Large scale FPV test-bed
Side-by-side comparison
of major commercial FPV
technologies
Detailed monitoring of all
FPV systems
Energy yield
Cooling effect
Bi-facial module
Active cooling
Economics, LCOE
Environmental impact
Water evap. losses
Water quality
Biodiversity
7SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by the National University of
Singapore (NUS), National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Floating PV Testbed Comprehensive monitoring infrastructure, with >500 parameters