SOLAR ECLIPSES DIESEL AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS:
USD3M SWIMSOL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION HERALDS NEWDAWN FOR PERPETUAL CLEAN ENERGY
22 April 2024 – Future-facing resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will
mark Earth Day 2024 with the official unveiling of the latest chapter in its
perpetual journey towards clean energy independence: a USD3million
solar panel installation project that will increase solar energy contribution
from 15 percent to 50 percent of the island’s total energy requirement.
In partnership with the Maldives’ leading solar energy provider, Swimsol,a total of 1937kWp of additional solar panels will become operational in
October this year. 1MWp of panels will be located on a land bank on theEast of the island, with a further 937kWp to be installed on the rooftopsof all the resort’s beach villas and F&B outlets, as well as the FLOW Spa,dive centre, Portico, kids club and back-of-house buildings. 2MWh of extra
battery capacity will also be added, enabling the property to rely solely on
solar energy during daylight hours.

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From its inception, the Fari Islands’ development has been guided bysustainable architecture and design. It is the largest hospitality project
globally to benefit from the extensive use of offsite manufacturing
technology known as ‘Mass Engineered Timber’ or ’MET’, which reduced
carbon emissions by over 6,000 tons after production and transportation;in addition, all the villas were prefabricated, to ensure minimal run off
into the marine ecosystem Departing from the conventional thatched roof
structures prevalent in the Maldives, villas and amenities were designedwith flat roofs, allowing solar panels to be easily mounted. This allows
the Fari Islands to host one of the latest largest solar installations in theMaldives (>4MW). Pontiac Land continues to explore further site-specificrenewable energy solutions to help achieve its net-zero goals.

Patina for Perpetuality
The flagship of the four-island Fari Islands archipelago, Patina Maldives,
the inaugural resort by new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts by
the Capella Hotel Group, opened in May 2021, with a guiding principleof sustainability at its core. A hands-on, data-led approach to positively
impacting people and place reflects a brand-wide commitment to thepursuit of ‘perpetuality’.
A strong emphasis is placed on children’s activities to engage and raiseawareness amongst the next generation of champions for the ocean.
Embodying this future-thinking approach, Patina Maldives’ pioneeringchildren’s centre, Footprints, is a place of discovery and inspiration,
engaging activities and exceptional facilities – all powered entirely by
Swimsol solar panels.
To further reduce import footprints, Patina Maldives houses an organic
permaculture garden, the Garden of Perpetuality, that cultivates freshpesticide-free produce, including watermelon, sweet melon, okra,
eggplant, cucumber, capsicum, pumpkin and kang kong; all food waste isturned into organic fertiliser through bio-digesters. Plant-based Roots, oneof the resort’s signature restaurants, operates on the root-to-leaf principle
to encourage guests to adopt a more conscious and conscientious lifestyle.
Drinking water for the whole archipelago is filtered on site by Nordaq andbottled on island without the use of single-use plastic. In the rooms and atFlow spa, guests are treated to a range of sustainable amenities in refilledcontainers by British brand Haeckels and US-based OSEA.

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Antonio Saponara, General Manager of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands,
commented: “At Patina Maldives, we are continuously meticulous in
our efforts to minimise the environmental impact of Fari islands and thislatest development in our journey towards clean energy dependencedemonstrates our commitment. We constantly monitor and evaluate ourprocesses and seek ways to improve our operations from an environmental,social and economic aspect, supporting the protection of our naturalworld.”

Save 25 per cent on a ‘Summer Beach Escape’ at Patina Maldives, FariIslands*, from USD 1,280*, per night based on two adults sharing a One
Bedroom Pool Villa for seven nights or more, including daily breakfast,
one complimentary excursion, Guest Benefits, tax and service. Terms andconditions apply, valid for stays between 1 May and 15 August, 2024.
For more iformation and reservations, please visit
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NOTES TO EDITORS:ABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property fromsophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest hospitality
concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned Brazilian architect
Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom
Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody
a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago
in North Malé Atoll, guests can immerse themselves in a new expression ofisland life through thoughtful tailor-made wellness journeys, interactive musicprogrammes, captivating culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filledAmarta, a James Turrell Skyspace pavilion — all while embracing the vibrantsocial scene that emanates from the destination’s communal heart: the Fari
Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS

Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella HotelGroup. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals toa new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections with themselves
and the world around them. The human-centred design flows with thenatural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing for each guest’s
individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly the same. A five-star,sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands was the first launch,with further properties in Osaka and Sanya also in development. Patina Hotels& Resorts is a member partner of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s
largest alliance of independent hotel brands. As part of GHA DISCOVERY, amulti-brand loyalty programme, Patina DISCOVERY offers member privileges
across 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries worldwide.

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