The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives in Raa atoll, has announced the installation of solar panels as part of the property’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
The resort has been using solar power energy as its main source electricity since November 2023, and plans to transition into a fully solar-powered resort.
“Replacing carbon-intensive products with climate-friendly alternatives is an important step in winning the climate battle,” said Boripat Louichareon, the Managing Director of Standard Asia.
“Currently, our new solar system has a capacity of 750 kWp (kilowatt-peak), which enables us to save about 230,000 liters of fuel per year. This translates to a reduction of 588.8 tons of CO2 emissions annually.”
The solar panels are not the only green initiative of the resort, in fact, The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has also banned single-use plastic and replaced plastic bottled water with glass bottles that are filled on-site.
Additionally, the resort encourages its staff and guests to use bicycles as their preferred mode of transportation alongside electric-powered buggies.
“Since the resort’s opening in 2019, we have been striving to run the island on clean energy instead of fossil fuels. Our solar project is an important step towards making The Standard Huruvalhi a carbon-neutral resort that preserves this stunning island that we call home,” Louichareon added.