• The company has, subsequently, signed a contract with the Maldivian Government to establish solar power plants on 12 islands

China's Sino Soar Hybrid Technology Co., Ltd. has decided to suspend power projects on three islands in the Northern Province due to security concerns raised by a thrid party.

The Chinese Embassy said in a Twitter message that the company has, instead, signed a contract with the Maldivian Government on November 19 to establish solar power plants on 12 islands in the island country. Under this contract, 2.5MW of Solar PV, 975kW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will be installed. The project is expected to reduce 2,900 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.