State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has increased the capacity of the industrial power plant in Thilafushi, Kaafu Atoll.
STELCO stated that a new 800kW generator set has been installed and is now commissioned to increase the generating capacity of Thilafushi. As such, the total capacity of the power plant on the island increased to 3.4MW following the installation of the new generator set. Previously, five generators were installed on the island to provide electricity. A total of two 400kW generators, a 1,000kW generator, and an 800kW generator were used.
STELCO stated it is making efforts to provide uninterrupted electricity service to maintain Thilafushi as an industrial island. Some of the works being carried out on the island include shipbuilding, waste disposal, and gas storage.