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 […]
Solar at scale: How RAH GILI MALDIVES is reducing diesel dependence and embracing sustainability
During a recent visit to RAH GILI MALDIVES, we encountered a part of the island that most guests may never see, but which could become one of the defining elements of the resort’s operating model. Beyond the villas, dining venues and guest pathways, in the back-of-the-house area of the resort, lies an expansive solar installation […]
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 […]
Fari Islands strengthens commitment to net zero with major solar expansion
Fari Islands—a visionary four-island archipelago in the Maldives, home to luxury hospitality brands such as The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Patina Maldives by Capella Hotel Group, and the innovative Fari Campus—is advancing its journey toward a net zero future. In a significant stride for its renewable energy ambitions, the destination is set to triple its photovoltaic (PV) […]
Cochin International Airport becomes world’s first ever solar-powered airport
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the world’s first ever solar-powered airport, officially started their operations last week.
Kuredu launches ‘Solar Power Project’ with 4,160 new solar panels
The installation of 4,160 new solar panels is expected to significantly reduce the resort’s reliance on diesel generators.
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.
Gasfinolhu – A Pioneer’s Quest Continues
A tiny island resembling a teardrop, surrounded by swathes of clear blue green sea, Gasfinolhu is probably the world’s first tourist resort to completely source power from renewable means.
