POISED, as described by ADB and the Government of Maldives, “is installing energy management and control systems; energy storage; and improvements in distribution networks, in order to significantly reduce the need for diesel to generate electricity.”
The initiative involves deploying solar and diesel hybrid grid equipment across approximately 160 islands. It will transition islands from inefficient diesel-only power generation to hybrid systems combining renewable energy with diesel, aiming to decrease electricity costs, reduce emissions, and lower government subsidy requirements.
The recently announced microgrid is intended to reduce Himandhoo Island’s dependence on imported diesel fuel for electricity generation. The flow battery will provide energy storage to support power supply reliability during extreme weather events or periods of fluctuating energy demand.
Atri Energy Transition, which led Quino Energy’s Series A funding round in October 2025, will collaborate on manufacturing the proprietary organic electrolyte in Pune, India. Atri will also provide operations and maintenance support for the battery system for at least five years following commissioning.
Chinese redox blow battery manufacturer Suqian Time Energy Storage will supply the flow battery hardware for the project.
