QT Group Supplies Containerized SWRO Desalination Systems with Solar Power Integration to the Maldives

Desalination plants in five islands established through China aid China has handed over to the Maldives government five renewable energy operated desalination plants set up in various islands through free aid from the country.

QT's Technical Solution: fastRO C Series – Containerized SWRO System

QT deployed fastRO C containerized seawater desalination units equipped with renewable energy features, offering a fast-build, cost-effective, and scalable approach tailored to island environments.

As a company committed to social and environmental responsibility, QT Group has played a key role in supporting Chinese foreign aid projects for desalination and wastewater treatment.

The Water Crisis in the Maldives

The Maldives consists of over 1,200 islands, many of which suffer from limited groundwater reserves and high vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. The nation’s growing population and tourism sector demand a reliable, decentralized, and low-carbon freshwater supply solution.

Key Features:

• Freshwater Output: 500–1000 m³/day per unit

• Solar-Powered: Integrated solar panel system reduces carbon footprint

• Fast Deployment: 50% faster than traditional plant construction

• Plug & Play Design: Factory-assembled, minimizing onsite labor

• Cloud-Based Monitoring: Real-time remote operation & maintenance

Sustainable & Resilient Island Water Supply

Each system was engineered to operate in coastal, high-humidity, and salt-rich environments, using anti-corrosive duplex stainless steel and premium global components (e.g., Grundfos, Danfoss, Toray, Schneider).

The solar integration helps meet the Maldives' commitment to climate resilience and energy efficiency.

Project Outcomes

• Islands Served: 5 residential islands

• Population Covered: 10,000+ local residents

• Water Security: Continuous access to potable water year-round

• Environmental Impact: Lower GHG emissions through renewable energy use

• Tourism Support: Stable water supply for resorts and local businesses

The Maldives, renowned for its pristine beaches and thriving tourism, faces increasing freshwater shortages due to climate change and rising demand. 

With groundwater reserves depleting, securing a reliable source of drinking water has become a pressing challenge.

To address this, QT Group has successfully designed and assembled containerized SWRO desalination systems, significantly reducing on-site installation time and complexity. 

This innovative solution provides efficient, sustainable, and long-term water security for the Maldives, ensuring a stable supply of clean drinking water for its residents and industries.

To provide clean drinking water for over 10,000 Maldivian islanders, QT Group, in collaboration with its civil engineering and renewable energy partners, has supplied five solar-powered containerized seawater desalination units to five islands in the Maldives. This initiative, part of the Belt and Road Initiative, enhances water security and promotes sustainable development.

Each containerized SWRO unit is designed with a 500 - 1000m3/day capacity, harnessing the abundant seawater resources to efficiently produce freshwater for human consumption.

Building on this success, QT Group is now expanding these efforts to African and Arab countries, helping to combat freshwater shortages and drive long-term environmental sustainability.