Singapore, a space-limited nation, adopts floating energy storage as a solution

Singapore has deployed Southeast Asia’s first floating and stacked Energy Storage System (ESS) to balance its grid due to limited land constraints. The ESS, located at Seatrium Limited’s Floating Living Lab, will begin operations in Q1 2024. Integrated with a Smart Energy Management System, the ESS will enhance efficiency and energy dispatch using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. With a maximum storage capacity of 7.5MWh, the ESS can power over 600 four-room HDB households in a single discharge. The deployment footprint of the floating ESS is up to 40% less than land-based ESS, making it a key component of Singapore’s integrated floating energy solution.

The ESS functions as a large-scale battery that stores energy during off-peak periods and dispenses it during high electricity demand. It can actively manage mismatches in electricity supply and demand and regulate fluctuations in the power grid. The ESS is also capable of supporting locations with intermittent power supplies and can be rapidly deployed in remote islands affected by power disruptions. The project was awarded to a consortium led by Univers, part of a partnership between the Energy Market Authority and Seatrium to develop innovative energy solutions in the marine sector.

Ngiam Shih Chun, CEO of EMA, emphasized the need for innovative solutions in Singapore’s limited land area and thanked industry partners for their commitment to developing sustainable energy solutions. Chris Ong, CEO of Seatrium, expressed pride in developing innovative energy solutions and highlighted the deployment of the floating ESS as a testament to their commitment to energy efficiency and reducing operational footprint.

Overall, the deployment of Southeast Asia’s first floating and stacked Energy Storage System in Singapore addresses the country’s land constraints and enhances its grid balancing capabilities. The ESS, integrated with a Smart Energy Management System, can power over 600 households and actively manage electricity supply and demand fluctuations. The project is part of a larger partnership to develop innovative energy solutions in the marine sector and demonstrates a commitment to sustainable energy practices.

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