Is Maldives a net energy importer?

The Maldives is a net energy importer of petroleum products. There is no major energy production in the country except for electricity production from diesel fired power stations. Energy demand and supply analysis are given in Table 5 and 6.

What is the main energy source in Maldives?

In Maldives, the main energy source is imported fossil fuel (99.9%), with the bulk being diesel. This fuel is used primarily for electricity production and transportation.

How does electricity work in the Maldives?

The Maldives, being an archipelago of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral islands, faces unique challenges in power generation and distribution. Each resort in the Maldives is essentially an individual island with its own infrastructure, including its electricity system. The primary source of electricity in the Maldives is diesel generators.

What is the primary energy conversion in Maldives?

In Maldives, the primary energy conversion is from diesel energy to electricity. Nearly 100% of all electricity produced in Maldives comes from diesel-based systems. The generation and distribution of electrical systems are decentralized, with each separate island operating a self-sustaining diesel power generation and distribution system.

Does Maldives import hydrocarbon energy from abroad?

Maldives imports all its hydrocarbon energy requirements from abroad. The details of various types of fuel imports are given in Table 4. At the moment, only wind and solar PV based electricity production is used.

Does Maldives import electricity?

Maldives imports all its energy needs from abroad. STELCO provides electricity to 27 of 199 inhabited islands designated by the Government. STELCO’s installed capacity is about 35% of the whole country, which is 59.13 MW and it serves peak demand of around 39 MW. It imports diesel, gasoline, LPG, kerosene and aviation fuel.