Sun Siyam Accelerates Renewable Energy Vision with One of the Maldives’ Largest Solar Initiatives Across Its Portfolio

Sun Siyam has announced a landmark step in its sustainability journey with the rollout of one of the largest solar energy initiatives in the Maldives hospitality sector. The project, unveiled during a dedicated event at Sun Siyam Olhuveli on December6 th 2025, marks a significant milestone in the group’s long term commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship. The event welcomed Maldives government officials, local press, trade partners, and members of the group’s sustainability and management teams, who were given an exclusive first look at how the solar installations will transform energy consumption across the resorts.

A Major Leap Toward a Greener Future

The solar initiative is built around three core pillars: enhanced sustainability, greater energy independence, and technological innovation. Through these installations, Sun Siyam Resorts is accelerating progress toward both national renewable energy goals and its own long term environmental vision under the Sun Siyam Care framework.

Across Siyam World Maldives and Sun Siyam Olhuveli, the project delivers:

Combined installed solar capacity: 4,110 kWp
Expected annual clean energy generation: 6,024,881.99 kWh
Annual diesel savings: USD 1,292,289.12
Annual CO₂ reduction: More than 4,458 tons
Energy offset: 17 percent at Siyam World and 12 percent at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

These reductions directly support the Maldives’ target of 33 percent renewable energy penetration by 2028 and its long term Net Zero 2030 ambition.

Hybrid Solar Systems: Innovation at Scale

Both resorts will operate hybrid solar systems with battery storage, designed and implemented by technology partner Hayleys Fentons Ltd of Sri Lanka.

The systems include:

1,720 kWh battery storage – Siyam World Maldives
537.5 kWh battery storage – Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Real time monitoring dashboards for precise energy optimization
Workforce training programs to empower resort engineering teams

This technological framework provides stable, efficient energy distribution, reduces fossil fuel dependency, and offers a scalable model for future Sun Siyam properties.

Driving the Future of Sustainable Hospitality

With installations scheduled for completion in December 2025, this initiative marks the beginning of Sun Siyam Resorts’ long term renewable energy roadmap.

The group aims to achieve:

50 percent renewable energy usage by 2030
A scalable solar model that can be implemented across all properties
Enhanced energy resilience during peak demand periods
A continued reduction of the group’s carbon footprint year after year

Alignment with Sun Siyam Care

The solar program strengthens multiple pillars of the Sun Siyam Care sustainability framework, including:

Environmental Stewardship: Shifting from diesel based systems to renewable energy
Clean Energy Generation: Nearly 6 million kWh annually
Local Empowerment: Training engineering teams in solar system maintenance
Industry Leadership: Demonstrating the future of energy in hospitality

CEO Deepak Booneady Remarks:“At Sun Siyam, sustainability is not an initiative. It is a responsibility we proudly embrace. Through Sun Siyam Care, we are committed to preserving the natural beauty of our islands, uplifting our communities, and operating with integrity for the generations to come. This solar transformation is a major step toward a cleaner, more resilient future for our resorts and the destination.”