CSXC 2021 Completed Pilot Project
- Trialled at Aperia, Singapore (integrated development)
- Irrigation via transfer of humidity from air to ground
Achieved:
- Up to 33% water savings based on reduction of the irrigation timing
Innovations
Successful Pilots
CONTINEWM® (Japan)
Patented ceramic net emitting infrared
Climatec Corp (Singapore)
Unique, chemical-free and electricity-free cooling tower water treatment that maximises blowdown savings
CSXC 2021 Most Innovative Award Winner
- Trialled at CapitaGreen, Singapore (office building)
- Unique, chemical-free and electricity-free cooling tower water treatment that maximises blowdown savings
Achieved:
- 99.8% decrease in blowdown water
- Up to 27.7 cycle of concentration (CoC)
- 2.8% improvement in chiller plant efficiency
- ROI of 17 months
New Generation Bio Water Saving Stick (Austria)
Irrigation via transfer of humidity from air to ground
CSXC 2021 Most Innovative Award Winner
- Trialled at CapitaGreen, Singapore (office building)
- Unique, chemical-free and electricity-free cooling tower water treatment that maximises blowdown savings
Achieved:
- 99.8% decrease in blowdown water
- Up to 27.7 cycle of concentration (CoC)
- 2.8% improvement in chiller plant efficiency
- ROI of 17 months
Pilots with Interim Results
INOVUES (USA)
Insulating glass retrofit technology reduces heat gain in building during summer & heat loss during winter
CSXC 2021 High Impact Award Winner
- Trialling at Creekside 5, Portland, USA (Business Park)
- Insulating glass retrofit technology reduces heat gain in building during summer & heat loss during winter
Interim results:
- >10% decrease in energy consumption (for cooling & heating buildings)
WI.Plat (South Korea)
Custom high-precision acoustic IoT sensor technology that detect leaks with a machine learning algorithm
CSXC 2022 Finalist
- Trialling at Clarke Quay, Singapore (Retail Building)
- Custom high-precision acoustic IoT sensor technology that detect leaks with a machine learning algorithm
Interim results:
- 1 detection and repair of leaking underground sprinkler pipe
To test:
- >2 detection & locations of unobserved water leakages
CSXC 2023 Pilots In Progress/ In Planning
AI-powered video analytics tool to provide granular insights that enhance safety, productivity and compliance with safety and environmental standards at the workplace
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
- 80% AI detection accuracy rate/use case
- Alerts from AI detection sent to Project team at <30s
- Online dashboard access via any devices connected to internet
Patented low-pressure drop filtration technology that replaces existing media filters to improve the performance and system-level filtration efficiency of existing air handling units while reducing energy load on fans’ motors
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
DFS Particulate Matters (PM) filtration efficiency to be higher than MERV 16 (>95% at 0.3microns)
DFS pressure drop to be < MERV 14 by 40%-60%
43% - 53% reduction in energy savings
Bacteria removal efficiency of >95%
Lightweight flexible solar module is integrated with corrugated steel that can be installed horizontally or vertically as a building integrated photovoltaic (PV) or as a conventional solar PV
Trialling at: Australia
To test:
Up to 10% improved solar power generation efficiency (average power/ day/kW: kWh/kW) as compared with conventional solar modules
No additional structural support or roof strengthening required
Technology that converts contaminated and unsorted plastic waste into a sustainable construction material that can potentially be used for the construction of roads within CapitaLand’s business parks
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
Collection of approximately 200kg/month of contaminated unsorted plastic to be recycled into NEWBitumen
To pave at least 1 eco-road within CapitaLand property
A chiller plant and air side Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) optimisation solution that integrates seamlessly with the building management systems and utilises artificial intelligence (AI) for energy optimisation and predictive fault diagnostics
Trialling at: China
To test:
To integrate with existing BMS, optimise chiller plant efficiency and achieve energy savings through advanced AI and machine learning algorithms
A carbon dioxide mineralised concrete technology that creates low-carbon green building materials with carbon dioxide captured and stored in concrete during its manufacturing process
Trialling at: China
To test:
Up to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions throughout entire life cycle
Strength of carbon reinforced concrete solid bricks to be >10MPa
A clear and low absorption film that reflects solar heat, improves thermal insulation and can be installed on any smooth facade window or glass surface, minimising energy consumption
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
Reduction of at least 2°C in indoor temperature after installation of film
An air-conditioner that runs directly on solar power on a sunny day and integrates both solar and grid energy when there is insufficient solar energy, thus reducing grid energy consumption
Trialling at: Singapore and Philippines
To test:
>30% energy savings
An automated sprinkler system flow-switch test that can be activated with just a key, reducing manpower, energy and water usage
Trialling at: China
To test:
100% water savings from fire sprinkler flow switch test
Reduce manpower from ~3-4 people to only 1 person from Term Contractor
A nano-crystal reverse scaling technology that reduces scaling and wastewater challenges in central air-conditioning system cooling towers, effectively reducing water discharge and cooling water usage
Trialling at: China
To test:
Up to 95% reduction in total cooling tower blowdown
To increase CoC to >5-6 to meet international standard
Reduction of inorganic and organic fouling and scaling over pilot duration
CSXC 2022 Pilots In Progress/ In Planning
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Blade Pro Filter Series: sensors & active polarisation provide buildings with HEPA-class air quality
Trialling at: USA
To test:
- 10% improvement in IAQ | Up to 6,000 kWh energy savings per AHU
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Glass-free, lightweight & flexible solar panel, can be used on roofs that are unable to support glass modules
Trialling at: China
To test:
Comparable performance to standard glass solar panel with 70% reduced weight of panel
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Air-compression valve to improve water meter accuracy
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
10% reduction in water cost
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On-site electro-oxidation to reduce cooling tower blowdown
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
40% reduction in blowdown water
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Smart voltaic louvres
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
Solar energy yield up to 200 kWhe/m2 slat area/year
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Renewable energy system: converts organic, biomass, or plastic waste into onsite renewable electricity & thermal power
Nanoparticle material using sunlight for active cooling
Trialling at: Singapore
To test:
10% reduction of cooling tower energy consumption
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Efficient micro wind turbine
Trialling at: India
To test:
Up to 15,000 kWh energy generation
CSXC 2021 Pilots In Progress/ In Planning
Aeroseal (USA)
Air duct sealing technology using airborne adhesive particles injected into HVAC ducts to seal leaks
CSXC 2021 Participant
- Air duct sealing technology using airborne adhesive particles injected into HVAC ducts to seal leaks
- Trialling in Singapore
Testing:
- ~15% decrease in AHU energy consumption
Trashbot (USA)
Sorting waste with Artificial Intelligence and robotics
CSXC 2021 Participant
- Sorting waste with Artificial Intelligence and robotics
- Trialling in Singapore
Testing:
- >80% accuracy in waste sorting
- Optimise manpower deployment
INOVIEA (India)
Ipanelklean waterless solar panel self cleaning system
CSXC 2021 Participant
- Ipanelklean waterless solar panel self cleaning system
- Trialling in India
Testing:
- >30% increase in solar energy generation
- Reduction in water consumption and maintenance cost
Taichu (China)
Glassfiber Reinforced Polyurethane (GRPU) curtain wall
CSXC 2021 Participant
- Glassfiber Reinforced Polyurethane (GRPU) curtain wall
- Trialling in China
To test:
- Up to 85% embodied carbon reduction with enhanced heat and wind resistance