What is the energy-efficient building guideline in the Maldives?

It focuses on the energy- efficient design, construction, and operation of buildings in the Maldives and aims to be instrumental in the development of energy-efficient buildings. The guideline is based on findings from the "Assessment of Local Conditions and Building Systems Report," which can be accessed here.

Does a reduced U-value reduce epi of a building in Maldives?

Maldives Energy Efficiency Guideline for Buildings 50 energy simulation analysis, an approximate 82% reduction in U-Value from the current construction practices resulted in a decrease in the EPI of the building. Box 6.2.2 : Prescriptive requirement for U-value of roof assembly

Can 76 HVAC system meet thermal comfort requirements in Maldives?

Maldives Energy Efficiency Guideline for Buildings 76 HVAC system is not able to meet thermal comfort requirements. Such number of hours shall not exceed 300 for either case and shall not differ by more than 50 for baseline and proposed case. 13.3. Simulation requirements 13.3.1. Simulation software

How much solar radiation does Maldives receive?

Maldives Energy Efficiency Guideline for Buildings 24 Figure 13: Analysis of Radiation for Male, Maldives Figure 13 shows that the North facades receive the lowest solar radiation of 600 kWh/sqm, whereas the East and West facades receive the highest solar radiation of 1200 kWh/sqm. The South facades receive solar radiation of 1000 kWh/sq.m.

Who is included in the Maldives building guideline?

This guideline is designed for key stakeholders in the Maldives' building sector, including policy makers, regulators, developers, architects, engineers, property managers, and academics.

What technologies can be used to reduce energy consumption in Maldives?

The possible technologies could be: Maldives Energy Efficiency Guideline for Buildings 63 a) Solar Air Conditioning – As the Maldives has an abundance of solar radiation throughout the year, solar air conditioning can help building owners in reducing the energy consumption for space cooling applications. Figure 47: Solar Air Conditioning b)