Kulhudhuffushi City Council is preparing to roll out a major renewable energy project designed to dramatically cut energy costs and ultimately provide free electricity to every household in the city. The initiative, dubbed “Geydhoshu Injin” (Home Power Station), fulfills a key campaign promise made by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidates during the last local council elections. Council officials confirmed that the project will be officially announced within the next 15 days.
Speaking at a town hall meeting with local residents, Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif explained that the project’s immediate objective is to slash residential electricity expenses in half from day one, with the ultimate goal of transitioning homes to completely free electricity within four years. Under the proposed model, a household currently paying MVR 4,000 per month will see its bill drop to MVR 2,000 right away, with all electricity costs eliminated after four years as the initial equipment costs are paid off through flexible installment plans.
Mayor Athif noted that the initiative will feature solar panel setups configured in a hybrid design. Depending on final technical evaluations, installations may be placed directly on individual rooftops or structured as localized block units. The city council plans to open public bidding for contractors in the near future, targeting project completion within one year.
Elaborating on the technical scope, Council Member Rilwan Mohamed highlighted that the council’s vision is to transform every home in Kulhudhuffushi into its own power generation hub. Designed as a decentralized, off-grid system, the model will also offer residents opportunities to earn income through renewable energy generation. The council is currently evaluating whether individual home battery storage or centralized neighborhood-block battery systems will offer the most cost-effective and reliable performance.
According to the latest census data, Kulhudhuffushi has over 1,700 households, many of which currently bear high monthly electricity expenses paid to the state utility company, Fenaka Corporation. Council members emphasized that this sustainable energy transition will significantly lighten the financial burden on local families while promoting clean, environmentally friendly power across the city.
