Increasing the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix is crucial for achieving sustainability goals, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting energy security. This involves a combination of policy measures, research and development projects, infrastructure investments and stakeholder support.
Actions to Achieve the Strategy
- Installing renewable energy systems
- Implement Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Collecting, monitoring and analysing data of new renewable energy sources such as tidal, wind, wave & ocean currents
- Provide total electrical generation through renewable energy sources during daytime hours in islands with low demand
- Implement micro wind energy systems
- Introduce electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by renewable energy in Greater Malé Region
- Introduce large scale off-shore solar PV systems in nearby lagoons of Greater Malé region by seeking investments through Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act
- Explore feasibility of biofuels by conducting a pilot project at Uthuru Thila Falhu agri-economic zone
- Promote commercial products related to renewable energy