Efforts to address longstanding electricity issues in Addu City have reached a key milestone, with Fenaka Corporation announcing that the manufacturing of major generators for the Addu Central Power Station is nearing completion.
The project, which forms part of broader plans to modernize the city’s power infrastructure, is expected to significantly improve electricity reliability in the southernmost city, where residents have faced repeated power interruptions in recent years.
According to Fenaka, four large generators are being prepared for installation at the new central power station currently under development in Addu. Once operational, the facility will have a generation capacity of approximately 26 megawatts, making it one of the most significant power infrastructure projects undertaken in the region.
Company officials say the project is designed to provide a lasting solution to Addu’s electricity challenges rather than relying on temporary measures to meet growing demand.
Speaking about the project, Fenaka noted that the new power station is expected to be completed and commissioned by the middle of next year.
As part of efforts to stabilize the electricity supply in the meantime, the utility company recently installed and commissioned a 1.8-megawatt generator in Addu. While the additional capacity has helped reduce the frequency of power interruptions, Fenaka acknowledged that further upgrades are needed to fully address the city’s energy requirements.
Alongside the construction of the new powerhouse, work is also underway to strengthen and modernize Addu’s electricity distribution network. Officials say the network upgrades will be completed in parallel with the power station to ensure the new generation capacity can be efficiently delivered to consumers.
The generators destined for the Addu Central Power Station are being manufactured by Belgium-based Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), a company known internationally for producing industrial power generation equipment.
Unlike some of the high-speed engines currently used in Addu, the new units are low-speed engines, a technology that Fenaka says offers greater durability, improved operational efficiency and more reliable long-term performance.
The power station itself is being developed by Dubai-based Definite Solutions.
Addu City, the Maldives’ second-largest urban centre, has experienced increasing electricity demand in recent years due to population growth, economic activity and infrastructure expansion. Power interruptions have remained one of the most frequently raised concerns among residents and businesses.
Authorities have repeatedly identified the development of a central power station as a key component of plans to improve essential services in the city.
With manufacturing work on the generators now approaching completion, officials say the project is moving closer to delivering what they describe as a long-term solution to one of Addu’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.
