Solar energy research institute singapore

Who is Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore?

Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore | 10,937 followers on LinkedIn. SERIS is a research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). SERIS is supported by NUS, the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), the Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

What is solar energy research & development (R&D)?

SERIS conducts research, development, testing and consulting on solar energy technologies and their integration into buildings and power systems. The institute’s R&D spectrum covers industrially relevant materials, components, processes, systems and services, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic cells, modules and systems.

What makes Seris a great solar Institute?

Over the last decade, SERIS has grown to become one of the leading applied solar institutes in the world. Today, the institute has a staff strength of 220, including 139 scientists, engineers and technicians, 56 postgraduate research students, 25 technical infrastructure and administration personnel.

Does Singapore have a solarroof programme?

Behind the scenes of Singapore’s increasing solar deployment is a collective effort across the public sector, the private sector and individual households. Among these are JTC’s SolarRoof programme, where companies lease out their roof space for solar panel installations.

What is a floating solar farm in Singapore?

In 2016, the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (Seris) at the National University of Singapore unveiled its floating solar test bed – a 1 megawatt-peak (MWp) installation - at Tengeh Reservoir. Positive results from this testbed paved the way for a larger 60MWp floating solar farm at Tengeh, which opened in July 2021. This groundbreak...