A contract has been signed for the consultancy services for interconnection of grid between Male’ and Hulhumale’. This work includes formulation of detailed design and tender documents. Minister H.E Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim signed the contract on behalf of the Ministry and Mr. Mark Lunn, Finance Controller of Siemens PLC (SWS) signed on behalf of the consultant. This work is scheduled to be completed in October 2016. The cost of this work is USD369,051.

The consultancy for the interconnection of grid between Male’ and Hulhumale’ is fully funded by the Government of Maldives.