The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has announced that work is currently underway to establish a solar-diesel-battery hybrid power system in B. Kudarikilu, aimed at increasing the island’s renewable energy capacity.
According to the Ministry, the practical implementation of this project includes the installation of a 352 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a 618 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This hybrid power infrastructure is designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing diesel generators.
The Ministry highlighted that upon the completion and commissioning of this project, the consumption of diesel for electricity generation in Kudarikilu will be significantly reduced.
It is estimated that the project will save approximately 165,189 liters of diesel annually. Furthermore, to mitigate environmental impact, the system is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 405 tons per year.
The primary objectives of this initiative are to enhance the reliability of the island’s power supply, ensure grid stability, and substantially decrease the dependency on diesel for power generation.
This project is a key component of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s energy policy. The President’s strategic goal is to ensure that 33% of the Maldives’ total electricity demand is met through renewable energy sources by the year 2028.
The government believes that such initiatives will reduce the high expenditure on fuel imports and represent a significant advancement in the national efforts toward environmental conservation.
