Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology has reopened tender for the supply, installation, commissioning, operation and transfer of solar powered battery energy storage systems in 10 regions across the Maldives.
The establishment of battery energy storage systems is carried out under the Accelerating Renewable-Energy Integration and Sustainable Energy (ARISE) project. Under this project, 40 MWh battery energy storage systems will be established in 10 regions, including the atolls of Shaviyani, Baa, Lhaviyani, Dhaalu, Laamu, Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu as well as the cities of Addu, Kulhudhuffushi and Fuvahmulah.
The environment ministry stated tender has been reopened for the project after poor results during the prequalification of contractors, which was carried out last month. The ministry said the previous tender has been cancelled, and a new tender has been opened for the project.
Eligible bidders are required to submit their bids by 1300hrs on October 27. Information on the bidding process is available in the announcement published in the Government Gazette by the Ministry of Finance.
The environment ministry stated the project will enable excess power generated through solar energy to be stored and utilised later. The ministry said it will also resolve the stability issued faced by the power grid when the sustainable energy supplied to the grid exceeds 30%.
The aim of the ARISE project is to increase generation capacity from renewable energy sources and facilitate their integration into the grid infrastructure of the Maldives. The project is carried out for a 5-year period.