This story is from January 30, 2023

Taj Exotica to develop one of Maldives’ largest floating solar parks

Taj Exotica to develop one of Maldives’ largest floating solar parks
NEW DELHI: Indian Hotels Company Ltd’s (IHCL) Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in Maldives has signed an agreement with Swimsol, a leading offshore marine photovoltaics, to induct a floating solar park. The 1.05 MW solar park will save 1,189 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per annum; reduce 4.4 lakh litres of diesel consumption annually while simultaneously decreasing noise pollution by 40%, IHCL says.

“It will have an extraordinary battery backup, making Taj Exotica Resort & Spa the first-ever Maldives resort to completely shut down generator operations between 8am and 5pm. Along with reducing the resort’s carbon footprint, the floating solar platforms will stay well above the precious coral reefs and offer shelter to young aqua fauna,” the Tata Group hospitality major says.
Gaurav Pokhariyal, IHCL HR EVP, said: “This partnership is in line with IHCL’s ESG-plus framework of Paathya with its commitment towards energy conservation and long term goal of deriving no less than 50% of energy across all hotels from renewable sources by 2030. Once the floating solar park goes on stream in 2024,Taj Exotica Resort & Spa will operate with one of the lowest carbon footprints in Maldives.”
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