Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has revealed that energy initiatives in 32 islands have been fully completed, while work is currently ongoing in various phases on 117 islands.
The ministry reported that enhancements to the powerhouses in two islands were completed within the past 11 months, and upgrades to 12 additional powerhouses are underway. Furthermore, 1.9 megawatt-hour battery energy storage systems have been installed in five islands, and a system generating 2.5 megawatt-hours from solar energy has been implemented in 12 islands of Thaa Atoll.
Despite all islands receiving electricity around-the-clock, the powerhouses in many of these locations are not equipped to provide sufficient electricity at all times. To address this issue, the government has been exerting efforts to address this issue, and ensure the efficient provision of electricity across the nation.
Aiming to advance the energy initiatives, the government has launched the 'Magey Solar Programme', aiming to reduce electricity costs and promote the efficient use of energy resources in the Maldives. In addition to this initiative, efforts are also being exerted to upgrade power grids and networks in the islands.
The government aims to transform the Maldives in to a country which generated 33% of its energy from renewable energy sources. To achieve this, research works are being carried out to generate electricity from wind and hydro-energy sources, while expanding electricity production from solar energy. Several new energy initiatives are also in the pipeline for the islands in the near future.