The Maldives’ energy mix remains heavily dominated by imported fossil fuels, though the share of renewables—specifically solar—is growing steadily. As of early 2026, the country continues to rely on diesel for the vast majority of its power generation while pursuing aggressive decarbonization targets. The Maldives has no indigenous fossil fuel reserves and imports all its petroleum needs. Diesel generators provide power for both inhabited islands and luxury resorts.

The Maldives is currently in the exploratory and feasibility phase of integrating green hydrogen into its national energy mix. As of February 2026, the country has no active green hydrogen production projects, but it is developing a national strategy to support its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030.