STELCO announced two scheduled power interruptions in Malé on Monday, June 16, 2025, to retrofit and energise electrical network components, following a six-hour blackout on June 1 that affected Malé, Hulhumalé and Vilimalé. The work continues STELCO's long-term grid strengthening programme tied to the national Energy Roadmap's 2028 solar and BESS targets.
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the national Energy Roadmap, which mandates expanding solar capacity to 160 MW and substantially increasing BESS by 2028 to meet the Maldives' clean energy goals
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Last year, the company issued a tender inviting proposals for solar installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and 132 kV grid upgrades
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From 09:30 to 11:30, electricity will be temporarily suspended in Dhanburu Magu, Anona Goalhi, and Kudhima Goalhi in Malé.
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An official probe ordered by the President is ongoing, and STELCO has pledged greater transparency and resilience efforts moving forward .
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Last year, the company issued a tender inviting proposals for solar installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and 132 kV grid upgrades—steps towards integrating renewables and reducing reliance on diesel generation .
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