State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced expanding the infrastructure of Kaafu atoll Gulhi powerhouse.
Besides an extension of the powerhouse premises, STELCO reports it has installed an additional power generator to cater to the rise in demand and consumption of electricity; especially during Ramadan.
With the generator commissioned and installed, the power output capacity of Gulhi has increased from 1,008 kilowatts to 1,184 kilowatts.
The utility provider has been pushing forward several positive new changes in order to ease the convenience of customers. Moreover, Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the electricity and water bills will be capped during Ramadan, to ensure prices remain at standard rates.