The Ministry of Finance of Maldives is accepting bids for the development of 15 MWP grid-tied solar systems on selected islands of the country.
The tender has been split into two lots. The first is for a 2 MW ground-mounted solar system covering the islands of L. Hithadhoo, L. Kunhandhoo, L. Maibaidhoo, L. Maamendhoo, L. Maavah and L. Dhanbidhoo. The second is for a 13 MW ground-mounted solar system for the islands of L. Isdhoo, L. Kalaidhoo, L. Fonadhoo, L. Gan, LH. Naifaru, GA. Villlingili and Sh. Funadhoo.
The facilities will be developed under a design, build, finance, own, operate and transfer approach. Interested bidders must register with the ministry by October 17 and submit bids via Post by October 22.
According to Tender documents, the government of the Maldives has received funding from the World Bank to cover the costs of the project. A complete set of documentation is available on the Ministry of Finance website.
The Maldives had deployed 37 MW of solar energy by the end of 2023, according to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In recent months, the country has launched separate tenders for 12.5 MW of grid solar and grid-tied solar-plus-plus-diesel plants, both of which are still open for applications.
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