Tengeh Reservoir, stuwmeer in Singapore
Tengeh Reservoir is a large water storage facility in Singapore's southwest that supplies water to the city and surrounding communities. The facility is surrounded by green spaces and walking paths, with solar panels that float on the water's surface, occupying about one-third of the reservoir area.
Tengeh Reservoir was built as part of Singapore's water management efforts to store rainwater and ensure a steady supply for the city and surrounding areas. In recent years, the site became a center for renewable energy projects, notably with the opening of the floating solar farm in July 2021.
The name Tengeh comes from Malay origins and reflects the reservoir's location in Singapore's southwest region. Today, locals and visitors use the area as a quiet spot for walking and watching the water, treating it as a place of peaceful outdoor recreation.
Access to the reservoir is straightforward via walking and cycling paths that run around the perimeter, making it easy to explore on foot or by bike. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when the water is calmest and lighting conditions are ideal for observing the site and taking photographs.
The reservoir hosts one of Southeast Asia's largest floating solar farms with 122,000 panels covering about one-third of the water surface. These innovative bifacial panels capture sunlight from above and reflected light from the water surface, generating enough power for about 16,000 homes annually.
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