1.1 MWp PV-storage microgrid on a Maldives resort island
ClientResort Island Utility
IndustryIsland microgrid
LocationMaldives
System capacity1.1 MWp / 2.5 MWh
Results
- 68%Renewable share
- −64%Diesel use
- 4.5 yrPayback
Summary: Renewable share reached 68% and diesel use fell 64%.
The resort island has a large day-night load swing and costly diesel generation. The project deploys 1.1 MWp of PV with 2.5 MWh of storage, hybrid inverters and an EMS.
Results
- Renewable share of 68%
- Diesel use down 64%
- Payback of about 4.5 years
