Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively towards its net zero vision.
Announcing significant growth in the islands’ renewable energy framework and photovoltaic (PV) sources, 2025 will see the destination reaching new heights in clean energy contributions, with a threefold increase bringing the total solar capacity at Fari Islands to 6.4 MWp. Once fully implemented, the solar systems have the potential to supply up to 50 percent of the islands’ energy demand on sunny days, with overall solar penetration expected to be slightly below 50 percent when accounting for varying weather conditions.
Since inception in 2021, the Fari Islands development by Singapore-based, luxury property developer, Pontiac Land Group has been anchored in sustainable architecture and design. In its fruition, as the largest hospitality project globally to benefit from the extensive use of offsite manufacturing technology known as ‘Mass Engineered Timber’, the destination was able to reduce carbon emissions by over 6,000 tons after production and transportation. All villas were prefabricated, to ensure minimal run off into the marine ecosystem, and in a departure from the conventional thatched roof structures of the Maldives, villas and amenities were designed with flat roofs, allowing solar panels to be easily mounted. The Fari Islands community continues its trajectory to minimise environmental impact across all operations.
David Tsang, Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group said, “At the core of our company’s approach to real estate development and investment is a long-term commitment to responsibility, integrity, and
s stainability. We believe that each project should not only meet the highest standards of quality but also
ontribute positively to the environment and society. This renewable energy expansion represents a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. By embracing renewable energy, we are taking tangible steps to reduce our carbon footprint, advance our environmental goals, and support sustainability progress in the hospitality and tourism sectors”.
In partnership with Swimsol, the Maldives’ leading solar energy provider and global pioneer in marine floating solar development, SolarSea®, the Fari Islands is working on one of the largest solar installations in the region.
To better harness the full potential of solar energy, 2025 will see the completion of the following installations at Fari Islands:
Oscar Postma, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands comments: “We are incredibly proud to be an anchor in the Fari Islands unique ecosystem, dedicated to ensuring our environmental footprint is light and fruitful for the planet and our community. As we continue to invest and innovate, this is a significant milestone in our renewable energy contribution. The invaluable partnership with Swimsol propels us closer to our collaborative net zero goals for the future.”
Anthony Gill, General Manager of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, commented: “Through our continued commitment to sustainability, we take another powerful step toward a healthier, more sustainable world with the completion of our solar installations. This achievement reflects the passion and dedication of our team, alongside the invaluable collaboration with Swimsol. With each renewable energy milestone, we are not only safeguarding the Maldives’ extraordinary beauty—we are setting a bold example of what’s possible when we unite for the well-being of our planet and its future.”
