At 14 storeys high and with three 10.5-metre long-span rotor blades, the turbine can produce enough energy to power 45 four-room HDB units a year, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) said in a press release.
The new turbine is part of NTU’s Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator – Singapore (REIDS) initiative at Semakau Landfill, in partnership with French multinational electric utility company ENGIE. “The deployment of Singapore’s first wind turbine is a big milestone in the nation’s commitment in developing clean energy technologies for the region,” said Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU’s Acting Provost, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Research.
Under this initiative, “hybrid microgrids” will also be developed in the next few years, producing enough energy to power 100 four-room HDB flats for a whole year. Hybrid microgrids combine renewable energy with conventional diesel- or gas-fuelled generation and energy storage capabilities, and aim to deliver clean, cost-effective electricity, said NTU.
Managed by NTU’s Energy Research Institute, the REIDS initiative is expected to attract S$20 million worth of projects over the next four years, in addition to the initial S$10 million investment in infrastructure at the landfill.
12 new partners will be signing Memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with REIDS during Singapore International Energy Week 2017, which will be held from Oct 23 to Oct 27, to advance the development and eventual deployment of microgrid solutions in the region.
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Source: Channel NewsAsia, 20 October 2017