New solar-powered desalination system to be established in K. Gulhifalhu

The Maldives Water and Sewerage Corporation (MWSC), Renewable Energy Maldives, and Hitachi Zosen Corporation on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a solar-powered water desalination plant in Gulhifalhu in Kaafu atoll.

Hassan Shah, the Managing Director of MWSC, signed on behalf of the corporation; Ibrahim Nasheed the CEO of Renewable Energy Maldives; and Miyagi Taiyo, the Managing Director of Hitachi Zosen Corporation, signed on behalf of their respective companies. The signing ceremony was held at MWSC headquarters.