Work is underway to establish a solar-diesel battery hybrid power system in Fehendhoo, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment.
The project aims to improve the reliability of electricity services on the island, support grid stability, and reduce dependence on diesel-based power generation. As part of the initiative, the ministry stated that infrastructure is being installed to increase the share of renewable energy used in Fehendhoo.
The system will include a 250-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation alongside a 537-kilowatt battery energy storage system. Once operational, the hybrid setup is expected to allow greater use of solar power while reducing the need for diesel generators.
The ministry estimates that the project will result in annual fuel savings of approximately 117,697 litres of diesel. In environmental terms, the reduced reliance on diesel is expected to lower carbon dioxide emissions by around 288 tonnes per year.
The ministry noted that diesel consumption for electricity generation in Fehendhoo will decline once installation work is completed and the system becomes fully operational. The project forms part of broader national efforts to expand renewable energy use and manage fuel costs while limiting environmental impact.
