The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is issuing tender for a project to convert electricity from direct sunlight at BT. -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
CHANGI Airport's Budget Terminal (BT) is looking to go green.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is issuing tender for a project to convert electricity from direct sunlight at BT.
It is estimated that the solar photovoltaic (PV) test-bed project will result in electrical cost savings of around $60,000 per year. This forms at least 10 per cent of the lighting consumption at BT.
The solar PV system will be installed at the BT Departure Hall's rooftop. It involves the installation of PV panels on the rooftop to capture sunlight during daytime.
It converts sunlight into electricity and is estimated to generate about 281,000 kilowatt hour of energy per year.
The project, which will take place for about a year from June 2009, aims to supplement the terminal's main power supply and reduce electricity costs.
Mr Lim Kim Choon, CAAS Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, said: 'This solar PV system project is part of our efforts to make Changi Airport more environmental-friendly.'
The solar PV project is part of the Clean Energy Research and Test-Bedding (CERT) programme launched by the Economic Development Board and Clean Energy Programme Office in August 2007.
