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A 2.4 megawatt floating solar installation has been commissioned at the Cheval Blanc Randheli resort island, according to a report by pv magazine. The system, developed by marine floating solar provider Swimsol, allows the resort to operate completely on solar energy during the day.
The company states this is the largest floating solar array in the Maldives. The project utilizes a platform engineered for marine durability, employing specific aluminium alloys and stainless steel in its construction. Solar panels are positioned over 1.5 meters above the water to avoid wave damage and biological growth.
The anchoring system is designed for sandy seabeds with a reduced physical footprint. Mooring components are primarily located in the middle of the water column, and the setup incorporates buoys and damping elements to minimize shock loads. The installation uses double-glass solar modules with sealed connections.
System operation is managed by a programmable logic controller. Battery inverters initiate the connection to the medium-voltage transformer and synchronize with the local grid. The system works alongside existing diesel generators in a specific mode to ensure grid stability. When solar production is adequate, generator load is lowered and the units are switched off. Surplus solar energy charges an on-site battery, and output is reduced if the battery is full and demand is met.
This solar array is expected to lower diesel consumption at the resort, resulting in estimated annual fuel cost savings of $1.5 million. The company indicates that for its systems, the break-even price for diesel typically falls between $0.65 and $0.85 per liter, a threshold below current local fuel prices. When battery storage is included, the economic break-even point moves toward the higher end of that range.
The company’s founder noted that an initial prototype was installed in 2014 and remains operational. He stated that the current project demonstrates the technology’s viability at a larger scale and that multiple projects are finished or in progress across several island nations.
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