As a result, the unique nature of the reef will be preserved. The hotel resort is certified with the Green Globe. The high-quality, monocrystalline solar solutions provided by SolarWorld enable the island to cater to tourists without unwanted noise or pollution. The lack of space on the island, which is just 60.000 square metres in size, and the direct proximity to the sea, mean that solar modules are needed with high efficiency and durability. That’s why the contract was awarded to SolarWorld Partner, Alpha Solar Energy Systems (SolarTherm).
Paradise at risk
Frank Asbeck, Managing Director of SolarWorld Industries: “On the Maldives, climate change has become a palpable reality on a daily basis. Here, a paradise is at risk. This makes it all the more important that the local energy supply now makes the transition from fossil fuels to solar power. However, we can only save these paradises if similar steps are taken worldwide.”
In total, the SolarWorld production sites delivered 75 MW of solar modules in 2017 to the South Asian region for clean power generation for tourism, industry and residential buildings. (HCN)
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