MWSC, the primary water supply company in the Maldives, has partnered with Flocean in a pioneering initiative to implement advanced subsea desalination technology. The collaboration begins with a feasibility study to explore using the natural pressure and consistently clean water found in deep ocean environments to produce freshwater more efficiently and sustainably.
This innovative project aims to address water scarcity in the Maldives and beyond through a climate-smart approach. By leveraging expertise in climate, energy, and environmental science, the partnership seeks to create a robust solution that can be a model for other regions facing similar challenges. The subsea desalination technology offers significant advantages, including reducing energy consumption by 30-50%, eliminating shallow discharge of toxic brine, minimizing land use, and being resilient to storms, algal blooms, jellyfish, and flooding. This could revolutionize water provision in the Maldives, ensuring long-term water security for future generations.