The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, situated in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, has announced the completion of a new solar project, which will save energy and minimise environmental impact.

The resort is blessed with a year-round tropical climate, and to utilise this, they created the solar panel project, which will lead to the property reducing its usage of diesel by 135,000 litres annually, representing a decrease of 361,800 kg in carbon emissions, equivalent to 16,400 planted trees.

Discretely nestled in the heart of the island, the 650 new solar panels produce approximately six hours of energy daily, and the resort will save over USD 135,000 by switching to this renewable energy source.

The project represents The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For food waste management, they have a food compost machine, and this by-product is used within the resort’s gardens. Their innovative bottle crusher repurposes broken bottles and glasses and turns these into umbrella bases for the villas.

General Manager at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Vijay Kumar, commented, “As an island resort, sustainability is key, and we are committed to creating solutions to minimise the impact we have on this beautiful eco-system. The new panels will serve to harness the sunshine we are blessed with in the Maldives and reduce our reliance on energy sources such as diesel.”