Fenaka Corporation Limited begins installing solar panels in Neykurendhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, as part of the Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development (POISED) programme.
The POISED programme aims to reduce the dependency on fuel, and transition towards sustainable energy. The programme will see the implementation of sustainable energy projects in several islands across the country. The programme is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology and Fenaka Corporation.
Under the programme, Fenaka has commenced the installation of solar panels in Neykurendhoo. Fenaka stated the solar panels installed in Neykurendhoo will generated 116 kWp of solar PV. The corporation added the connection of the solar panels to the existing power grid of the island will see the formation of a solar-diesel hybrid system in the island.
Under the first phase of the POISED programme, Fenaka aims to install solar panels in 13 islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll. The programme will enable the establishment of a 3.5MW solar power system in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, allowing 30% of peak-hour electricity to be generated through solar energy.