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China provides a grant for Micro-Grid Seawater Desalination Project to Maldives
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of the Maldives |
| Country | Maldives |
| Start Date | Dec 07, 2017 |
| End Date | Aug 28, 2029 |
| Duration | 4,282 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 69257 |
Grant Description
On December 7, 2017, China and the Maldives signed an exchange of letters for the China-Aid-Micro-Grid Seawater Desalination Project, according to the Maldives President's Office.
Since at least March 2016, the Maldivian government and Jiangsu Fenghai New Energy Seawater Desalination Development Co., Ltd., had been discussing this project.
In 2017, Fenghai New Energy Seawater Desalination Equipment self-developed a containerized smart micro-grid desalination system independently developed by China that does not rely on the power grid, instead using wind, solar and other clean energy to generate drinkable water.
In 2018, the complete seawater desalination equipment saves and recycles energy, greatly reducing the cost of seawater desalination.
In August 2020, Zhang Lizhong, the Chinese ambassador to the Maldives, and Mohamed Aslam, the Minister of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Maldives signed an implementation contract for the project. Five sets of plants were to be sold to the Maldives. Each 48.441 kW plant was to be located on a different island.
The five islands were K. Kaashidhoo, Lh.Kurendhoo, R.Alifushi, Ha.Kelaa, and Ga.Dhaandhoom. The plants will benefit more than 8,000 residents of related islands.
Staff Comments
1. Most sources, including Maldives Independent, refer to the project as 'Chinese aid'.
Sources & References
- Key Agreements signed between the Maldives and China
- Key Agreements signed between the Maldives and China
- China to help develop business sector
- 江苏友好代表团海外推介新能源装备——摘自新华日报
- Electrical Load Calculations
- MEE of Maldives visited Fenghai
- 省人大代表、江苏丰海技术总监许卫国：坚持创新发展走在时代前列
- JIANGSU FENGHAI
- 海水淡化可用“海陆空天”4D能源网 集装箱淡化海水摘掉高能耗“
- 中国能建签约援马尔代夫智能微电网—海水淡化设备项目合同
- 中马签署我援马微网海水淡化设备实施合同
- 中马签署我援马微网海水淡化设备实施合同 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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