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What is the Maldives solar project?

The Maldives solar project is a 36 MW solar power project and 50 MWh of battery energy storage solutions development across various islands in the Maldives. It also includes grid modernization for the integration of variable renewable energy with the grid, which will be financed under the proposed AIIB loan.

Will a 5 MW solar installation make Maldives a popular destination?

Now, one of the first sights for any of the 1.7 million tourists visiting the Maldives will be that of the 5 MW solar installation on the highway linking the airport island to Male and its satellite town of Hulhumale.

What is the potential for the production of electricity in Maldives?

The potential for producing electricity in Maldives lies primarily in ocean energy. This includes marine current energy, wave energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). Further feasibility studies are needed to determine the real potential and the best technological pathways and costs of these options.

What are the new power plants in the Maldives?

Two new power plants are being built in the Maldives: one with a capacity of 150 MW in Thilafushi, which will serve the demand of the future international cargo port of Maldives in Gulhifalhu. It is recommended that these power plants operate with a dual-fuel-option of diesel and gas.

Should investors invest in sustainable solar projects in the Maldives?

In 2014, the first 1.5 MW solar project under ASPIRE only had four investors bids, and resulted in a high power purchase price (PPA) of 21 US cents per unit of electricity, indicating a lack of interest from investors in investing in sustainable projects in the Maldives.

How will the Maldives' fuel subsidy project impact the economy?

This will reduce the Maldives’ import bill by approximately US$ 30 million annually, with a total project lifetime saving of US$ 750 million over 25 years. These projects are expected to significantly reduce the government’s fuel subsidy expenditure, thereby decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels and the fiscal burden this creates.