State Electric Company (STELCO) introduced an invention, designed specifically for the Maldivian environment, to harness solar energy.
In a ceremony held on Wednesday night, the STELCO Green Life Solar Pod was unveiled by the company’s Chairman Mohamed Rasheed.
The Solar Pod, which floats on the ocean, follows a similar concept to the floating solar systems used in lakes and rivers in other countries.
However, since these systems are not well-suited to Maldives’s salty oceans, STELCO’s Research and Development Unit redesigned a system compatible for the island nation.
Noting that this invention will aid in solving space constraints and environmental challenges, STELCO’s Managing Director Hassan Mughnee described the solar pod as the most notable feat achieved in the company’s history.
“The solar pod is designed to harness a large amount of solar energy by easily assembling many pods together in a spacious lagoon”, he said.
“Although the standard size of these pods are 8-panel and 16-panel systems, this invention will be available in other sizes, depending on the demand”.
He added that the systems will greatly cut down STELCO’s expenses on oil. The company has been urging the public to put up solar panels in residences in order to cut down oil expenses as well.
STELCO will provide assistance in assembling the pods and connecting them to the electrical system for all customers who purchase them.
The pods, which come with a warranty period of 25 years, are now available for purchase from STELCO.
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