Powering the resort, preserving the view: The case for lagoon solar
For Maldivian resorts considering floating solar, the lagoon presents both an opportunity and a difficult decision. It offers space to generate power without occupying more of the island, while remaining part of the landscape guests have travelled to enjoy. That tension ran through “Introduction to Atoll Solar and Lagoon Floating Solar”, a joint presentation at […]
Powering energy resilience: Financing pathways for the private sector in Maldives
For a resort considering solar power or battery storage, the questions extend beyond choosing a technology. Who develops the asset, how it is financed and whether it makes commercial sense all influence whether an energy ambition becomes an operating project. These were the issues raised by Ayotunde Osunkunle at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) […]
Energy resilience: The next priority for Maldivian resorts
For decades, energy planning at Maldivian resorts has largely been about one thing: reliability. Keep the generators running, maintain sufficient redundancy, and ensure that guests never know what is happening behind the scenes. More recently, another priority has moved to the forefront; sustainability. Solar PV has become increasingly common across the industry, helping resorts reduce […]
Taj Coral Reef Maldives commissions floating solar park
Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives has announced the commissioning of its floating solar park, marking a significant step forward in the resort’s sustainability journey. Implemented in partnership with Swimsol, the largest solar provider in Maldives and a global leader in marine floating photovoltaics, the initiative reflects Taj Coral Reef’s continued commitment to responsible […]
Gili Lankanfushi partners with Swimsol to unveil country’s largest floating solar panel
Gili Lankanfushi has announced its partnership with Swimsol, an Austrian company that specialises in groundbreaking floating solar power solutions, by unveiling a 15 x 15 metre floating solar power platform in their lagoon.
