Maldives pursues fossil fuels and clean energy at once
The government, noting the need for reducing oil dependency, has signed its second renewable energy project in a month, but has also asked a visiting American research vessel to conduct tests for oil and gas near a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
22 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The Maldives is scaling up investments in solar energy, while hoping to discover fossil fuels in its waters.
The government, noting the need for reducing oil dependency, has signed its second renewable energy project in a month, but has also asked a visiting American research vessel to conduct tests for oil and gas near a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
CCE Oasis Technology Corporation of China was handed today a contract to design, supply and install 2.5 MW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic and diesel hybrid systems in five islands, including southern Addu City, according to the environment ministry.
On October 15, the ministry had signed an agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to install 1.5 MW of solar energy in the capital Malé’s suburb Hulhumalé.
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