Sun Siyam is rolling out one of the largest solar energy projects in the Maldives hospitality sector. The initiative was presented at Sun Siyam Olhuveli on December 6, 2025, in the presence of government officials, local press, trade partners, and members of the company’s sustainability and management teams.
The project is structured around three pillars: sustainability, energy independence, and technological innovation. It supports national renewable energy targets and Sun Siyam’s long-term environmental framework, Sun Siyam Care.
At Siyam World Maldives and Sun Siyam Olhuveli, the installations will provide a combined solar capacity of 4,110 kWp, generating an estimated 6,024,881.99 kWh annually. This is expected to save around US$1.29 million in diesel costs each year and reduce carbon emissions by more than 4,458 tons. Energy offset is projected at 17 per cent at Siyam World and 12 per cent at Sun Siyam Olhuveli. These figures contribute to the Maldives’ target of 33 percent renewable energy penetration by 2028 and its Net Zero 2030 goal.
The resorts will operate hybrid solar systems with battery storage, designed and implemented by Hayleys Fentons of Sri Lanka. Siyam World will have 1,720 kWh of battery storage, while Sun Siyam Olhuveli will have 537.5 kWh. Both systems include real-time monitoring dashboards and training programmes for engineering teams.
The installations are scheduled for completion in December 2025. Sun Siyam has set targets of reaching 50 per cent renewable energy usage by 2030, applying a scalable solar model across all properties, improving energy resilience during peak demand, and reducing its carbon footprint annually.
The programme also reinforces elements of the Sun Siyam Care framework, including environmental stewardship through reduced reliance on diesel, clean energy generation, workforce training, and industry leadership in renewable energy adoption.
CEO Deepak Booneady remarked: “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.”
