The project underscores the current government’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals. By 2028, the Maldives aims to generate 33 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The government of the Maldives has announced plans to launch a wind energy pilot project in Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, aiming to expand the nation’s renewable energy initiatives.
In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Finance invited bids for the installation of the wind energy system under the Assured Project, which is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project will adopt ADB’s “single stage two envelope” bidding process, ensuring transparency and efficiency in contractor selection.
Interested bidders must pay a non-refundable registration fee of MVR 1,500 or USD 100 to participate. The bids will be officially opened on February 10, 2025, at 13:00 hrs at the National Tender Conference Hall in the Ministry of Finance.
The wind energy pilot project represents a significant step forward for the Maldives in its pursuit of renewable energy. While earlier efforts to explore wind energy were initiated in 2007 with a Singapore-based company, DLRE, those projects—located in Haa Alifu Uligan, Meemu Raiymandhoo, and Gaafu Alifu Kondey—were ultimately discontinued.
Under the Singapore project, along with similar initiatives in Meemu atoll Raiymandhoo and Gaafu Alifu atoll Kondey, was discontinued.
The new project underscores the current government’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals. By 2028, the Maldives aims to generate 33 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
This initiative highlights the Maldives’ determination to harness sustainable energy solutions and adapt to the growing challenges of climate change, which pose an existential threat to the island nation.
