Delta Electronics has partnered with Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) to drive the ambitious 100k Corals Initiative, which seeks to restore coral reefs in Singapore. The global leader in power management and IoT-based smart green solutions is not only providing financial support but also lending its expertise in industrial automation to the new coral culture facility at the Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre on St John’s Island. This collaboration aims to cultivate up to 10,000 corals each year over the next decade.
Victor Cheng, a board member of the Delta Environmental and Educational Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “Delta is dedicated to driving sustainability through innovation. By advancing smart technologies, we aim to create more efficient and impactful solutions for a greener future,” he said. “We are proud to contribute to the restoration of Singapore’s coral reefs by providing cutting-edge automation and monitoring solutions. Through this collaborative effort, we look forward to strengthening the country’s marine biodiversity and supporting its long-term environmental goals.”
Leveraging technology for sustainable marine conservation
Delta is utilizing its expertise in smart energy-saving systems, industrial automation, and building solutions to work alongside NParks and coral restoration specialists from the National University of Singapore at St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML). This partnership is set to boost technical capabilities for large-scale restoration and enhance the resilience of Singapore’s coral reefs.
In Taiwan, Delta and its foundation have previously collaborated with marine experts to develop coral nurseries and safeguard coastal reefs. These initiatives have significantly bolstered reef restoration efforts in Taiwanese waters. Recently, Delta marked a significant biodiversity achievement by becoming the first corporation in Taiwan to participate as an official observer at the CBD COP16 through the Delta Foundation, demonstrating its commitment to restoring 10,000 coral colonies by 2025 as part of its ESG strategy.
Innovative systems enhancing coral culture in Singapore
In Singapore, Delta’s automation and monitoring systems are set to create optimal conditions for coral growth in land-based aquaculture tanks. The Smart Coral Aquaculture System incorporates advanced technologies such as redundant Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and sensors for water quality monitoring. These are complemented by wave makers for effective water mixing and a chiller system trialled by NUS researchers to regulate water temperature, ensuring system reliability and optimal growth conditions.
The enhanced coral culture facility includes a custom tank control and monitoring system, an energy monitoring system, alarm systems, and surveillance trackers. Key features of the system include remote monitoring via the VTScada System for continuous connectivity, an E-Fence Solution for culture tanks to provide protection and detect unauthorized access, and a UPS power backup to ensure uninterrupted operations during power outages.