The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel
O&M) have jointly awarded a research grant to pilot Singapore’s first floating Energy
Storage System (ESS). This project was awarded to a consortium led by Envision
Digital International Pte Ltd (Envision Digital). This is part of the $10 million partnership
between EMA and Keppel O&M to develop innovative energy solutions in the marine
sector announced earlier in April this year.
2. Keppel O&M will be working with the consortium to deploy a 7.5 MW/7.5MWh
lithium-ion battery ESS on Keppel O&M’s Floating Living Lab (FLL). This will be
Singapore’s largest ESS deployment to date, with sufficient capacity to power more
than 600 4-room HDB flats a day. As Singapore’s hot and humid environment can
affect the performance of the ESS, the testbed will use an innovative liquid-cooling
solution that utilises seawater to cool the battery cells and enhance the lifecycle of the
ESS.
3. The ESS will also explore the first-of-its-kind battery stacking solution in
Singapore. This could potentially reduce the footprint required for deployment by up
to 40%. Findings from the project are expected to be applied to ESS on mainland
Singapore. This would help support power grid stability and resilience, and facilitate
the adoption of more renewable energy such as solar.
4. EMA’s Chief Executive, Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, said: “Energy storage and smart
energy management systems support the deployment of more renewable energy in
Singapore. This project will pave the way to overcome our land constraints, and set
the blueprint for similar deployments in the future. We hope to continue co-creating
more of such energy solutions with the industry as we work towards a more
sustainable energy future for Singapore.”
5. The ESS will also be integrated with a Smart Energy Management System
(SEMS) on the FLL to enhance its operational efficiency. Supported by artificial
intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the SEMS will optimise the efficiency of operations and reduce overall energy usage. The project is expected to be completed
in 2023. More details of the project can be found in the Annex.
6. Mr Chris Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Keppel O&M, said: “We are proud to
work with the consortium led by Envision Digital to pilot the first floating ESS on our
FLL. Besides supporting Singapore’s energy needs, the developed solution will have
multiple applications such as supporting areas with intermittent power supply, and
rapid deployment to provide emergency power for places or remote islands affected
by power disruptions. It can also be deployed on hybrid or fully electric vessels to
significantly reduce carbon emissions. In line with Keppel’s Vision 2030, we are
committed to the development of clean, efficient and cost-effective solutions that
contributes to sustainable urbanisation."
7. With the aim of encouraging greater adoption of cleaner energy, the $10 million
partnership forged between EMA and Keppel O&M highlights the co-creation efforts
from the government and industry to spur innovative energy solutions and build
capabilities in the wider industry ecosystem.
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About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade
and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply,
promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy
sector in Singapore. Through our work, EMA seeks to forge a progressive energy
landscape for sustained growth.
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About the Keppel Offshore & Marine
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is a world leader in providing total solutions
to the offshore, marine and energy industries. Bolstered by a global network of yards
and offices, it has extensive know-how across a wide range of capabilities – design &
engineering, new builds, conversions & repairs, and support services
A pioneer in offshore solutions, Keppel O&M has a strong track record in designing
and building high-performance offshore drilling rigs, production platforms and
specialised ships. It is a trusted partner in the conversion, repair and modification of
diverse and complex rigs and vessels, and is also a developer of integrated solutions
for the offshore renewable and infrastructure industries.
Backed by robust operational excellence, Keppel O&M innovates and leverages new
technologies to deliver projects on time, on budget, safely, reliably, and to the highest
quality. For more information, visit www.keppelom.com.
Media Contacts
Energy Market Authority
Ms Cara Ng
Management Executive, Corporate Communications
DID: +65 6376 7476
Email: Cara_NG@ema.gov.sg
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Mr Roy Tan
Senior Manager, Group Corporate Communications
Keppel Corporation Limited
Tel: +65 6413 6421
Email: roy.tan@kepcorp.com
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