This new system now powers the island, using solar and battery storage to meet most of its energy needs while relying on the generator for just two hours each day. The project, fully funded by STELCO, is a major step in the Maldives' goal to reach 33% renewable energy. . Under the Accelerating Sustainable System Development Using Renewable Energy (ASSURE) project, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Maldives is seeking contractors for the installation of 6 MWh capacity Flow Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with Energy Management Systems (EMS) on. . The Energy Storage Roadmap for the Maldives is an essential study performed to evaluate the potential of implementing renewable energy sources and energy storage on islands of the Maldives. As part of the landmark POISED project, this initiative is set to save 1. 2 million liters of diesel annually and slash carbon emissions by 3,300. . TABLES AND FIGURES v FOREWORD vi by Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy of the Republic of Maldives FOREWORD vii by Takeo Konishi, Director General, South Asia Department, ADB FOREWORD viii by Bruno Carrasco, Director General, Climate Change and Sustainable. . On November 30, 2023, Sinosoar and its partner successfully won the bid for the 30 islands PV-Diesel-Storage Hybrid project in Kaafu, Alifu-Alifu, Alifu Dhaalu and Vaavu atolls in the Maldives. As of this new. . Maldives' Experience In Deploying Advanced Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems – Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy ADB PREPARING OUTER ISLANDS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT MALDIVES' EXPERIENCE IN DEPLOYING ADVANCED HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS AUGUST 2024 ASIAN DEVELOPMENT. .