Pontiac Land’s Fari Islands triples solar capacity; targets 50% solar power in 2025

Four-island archipelago Fari Islands is set to significantly expand its solar power developments in 2025, in an effort to work towards its long-term net zero goals. 

Fari Islands — a multi-resort destination developed by Singapore’s Pontiac Land Group — comprises four hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and Fari Campus.

Located in the Maldives, the luxury destination is expected to triple its total solar capacity to 6.4 MWp through the implementation of more photovoltaic (PV) sources throughout Fari Island. Once completed, the expanded solar systems are set to supply up to 50% of the islands’ energy demand. 

The water villas at Patina Maldives. (Photo: Pontiac Land Group)

The renewable energy expansion marks a major step forward in the group’s commitment to sustainability, says David Tsang, CEO of Pontiac Land Group. “By embracing renewable energy, we are taking tangible steps to reduce our carbon footprint, advance our environmental goals, and support sustainability progress in the hospitality and tourism sectors.”

The island’s renewable energy expansion will be carried out in collaboration with Swimsol, the Maldives’ leading solar energy provider. Key projects include Fari Island’s first floating solar system, which is expected to provide 24% of the islands’ energy needs. Slated for completion in 4Q2025, the project will comprise 40 platforms and 2,160 PV panels. 

Fari Campus, the destination’s hub for island staff, will also increase its land-based PV installations to 1,200 kWp across 19 residential and community buildings. 

Floating solar panels at Fari Campus. (Photo: Pontiac Land Group) 

The solar power developments come on the back of the island’s ongoing sustainable energy efforts. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives saw additional solar roof coverage across its 61 Ocean Villas and its amenities in September last year, increasing the resort’s total solar capacity to 983 kWp. 

Meanwhile, Patina Maldives comprises 2,994 kWp of solar panels in operation across the resort’s beach villas, F&B outlets and various amenities, allowing it to operate entirely on solar power during daylight hours. The resort has since achieved back-to-back EarthCheck Silver Certifications and the Forbes verified Responsible Hospitality badge in 2024 and 2025. 

“Through our continued commitment to sustainability, we take another powerful step toward a healthier, more sustainable world with the completion of our solar installations,” says Anthony Gill, general manager of Patina Maldives.