Hakathari Program – Energy efficiency standards and labeling program of the Maldives

05 Sep 2021

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology (MECCT) is introducing “Hakathari” – an energy efficiency labeling program for appliances and equipment. The purpose of this program is to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment.

The Hakathari program provides the consumers with a simple and clear indication of the energy-saving potential of electrical appliances, at the point of purchase. This is achieved via the Hakathari label affixed on the appliances that showcase a five-star rating system. A greater number of stars on the label indicate a higher level of energy efficiency and energy savings.

The purpose of the program is;

  • To encourage the purchase of energy-efficient appliances.
  • To help consumers make informed choices and save money on their household electricity bills.
  • To encourage importers and manufacturers to promote energy efficient technologies and products in the Maldivian market, bringing about a market transformation.
  • To reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and progress towards a sustainable future.

This program is developed under the Strengthening Low Carbon Energy Island Strategies Project.


 Approved Models for Air Conditioners

Brand Capacity (Btu/h) Efficiency level CSPF (Wh/Wh) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Type Model Name of importer Importer registration number Hakathari ID Label approval certificate
PANASONIC 21,326 5 6.07 1699 Inverter AC CS-U24XKH/CU-U24XKH Ranfaun C17001 ACIA5U24XKH View
HITACHI 21,155 5 5.29 2162 Inverter AC RAS-XH24CKM/RAC-XH24CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA5H24CKM View
PANASONIC 18,084 5 6.74 1350 Inverter AC CS-U18XKH/CU-U18XKH Ranfaun C17001 ACIA5U18XKH View
HITACHI 17,060 5 5.17 1835 Inverter AC RAS-XH18CKM/RAC-XH18CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA5H18CKM View
PANASONIC 12,522 5 5.98 1000 Inverter AC CS-U13XKH/CU-U13XKH Ranfaun C17001 ACIA5U13XKH View
HITACHI 11,942 5 5.52 1156 Inverter AC RAS-SH13CKM/RAC-SH13CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA5H13CKM View
HITACHI 11,942 4 4.9 1304 Inverter AC RAS-XH13CKM/RAC-XH13CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA4H13CKM View
PANASONIC 9,724 5 5.41 882 Inverter AC CS-U10XKH/CU-U10XKH Ranfaun C17001 ACIA5U10XKH View
HITACHI 9,213 5 5.35 859 Inverter AC RAS-SH10CKM/RAC-SH10CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA5H10CKM View
HITACHI 9,213 4 4.68 991 Inverter AC RAS-XH10CKM/RAC-XH10CKM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA4H10CKM  View
HITACHI 9,666 4 4.92 1018 Inverter AC RAK QH10PCASM/RAC QH10PCASM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA40PCASM View
HITACHI 12,797 4 4.93 1345 Inverter AC RAK QH13PCASM/RAC QH13PCASM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA43PCASM View
HITACHI 17,133 4 5.06 1754 Inverter AC RAK QH18PCASM/RAC QH18PCASM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA48PCASM View
HITACHI 20,917 5 5.14 2106 Inverter AC RAK QH24PCASM/RAC QH24PCASM State Trading Organization C3536 ACIA54PCASM View
BLUE STAR 9,350.63 4 5.2 993 Inverter AC IC-409MNATI/IC-409MNATO Springcool C18706 ACIA49MNATO View
BLUE STAR 12708.86 4 5.19 1270 Inverter AC IC-412MNATI/IC-412MNATO Springcool C18706 ACIA42MNATO View
BLUE STAR 18,434.78 4 4.95 1928 Inverter AC IC-418MNATI/IC-418MNATO Springcool C18706 ACIA48MNATO View
BLUE STAR 22277.87 5 5.17 2230 Inverter AC IC-424MNATI/IC-424MNATO Springcool C18706 ACIA54MNATO View

 

 

Approved Models for Refrigerators

Brand Type Efficiency level Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/ year) Total adjusted storage volume (in L) Model Name of importer Importer Registration Number Energy Saving Compared to lowest rated model Hakathari ID Label approval certificate
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 419.75 477.24 R-VGY480PMS0 State Trading Organization C3536 0.124364044 RFF9380PMS0 View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 4 365 525.08 R-VG560P7MS State Trading Organization C3536 0.280809749 RFF9460P7MS View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 4 408.8 652.04 R-VG690P7MS State Trading Organization C3536 0.297859009 RFF9490P7MS View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 390.55 372.13 R-SG38KPS State Trading Organization C3536 0.064592403 RFF93G38KPS View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 317.55 397.95 R-BG415P6MSX State Trading Organization C3536 0.266138654 RFF935P6MSX View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 4 416.1 632.55 R-WB640V0MS State Trading Organization C3536 0.270960816 RFF9440V0MS View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 533 632.55 R-WB640PMS1 State Trading Organization C3536 0.066143031 RFF9340PMS1 View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 470.85 632.55 R-WB640V0MSX State Trading Organization C3536 0.175034608 RFF930V0MSX View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 576.7 694.61 R-WB700VMS2 State Trading Organization C3536 0.050336437 RFF9300VMS2 View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 518.3 765.82 R-S700PMS0 State Trading Organization C3536 0.201593526 RFF9300PMS0 View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 448.95 599.12 HR4N7522DS State Trading Organization C3536 0.185328181 RFF937522DS View
HITACHI With freezer, Adjusted Volume ≤ 300l 3 332.15 254.97 HRTN5230M State Trading Organization C3536 0.047136486 RFF33N5230M View
HITACHI With freezer, Adjusted Volume ≤ 300l 3 354.05 299.27 HRTN5275MF State Trading Organization C3536 0.05497775 RFF335275MF View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 4 343.1 490.12 R-VX480PMS9 State Trading Organization C3536 0.295402319 RFF9480PMS9 View
HITACHI With freezer, 300l < Adjusted Volume ≤ 900l 3 566.48 676.68 HRSN9552D State Trading Organization C3536 0.050673172 RFF93N9552D View

 

Approved Models for Washing Machines

Brand Type Efficiency level Capacity (Kg) Per Cycle Water Consumption (L) Per Cycle Electricity Consumption (kWh) Model Name of importer Importer registration number Hakathari ID Label approval certificate
HITACHI Top Loader 4 10 12.1 0.0067 LTL 10MVW0T State Trading Organization C3536 WMTL40MVW0TSTO01 View
HITACHI Front Loader 3 8 5.1 0.131 BD-802HVOS State Trading Organization C3536 WMFL302HVOSSTO02 View
HITACHI Front Loader 3 8 5 0.131 BD-D802HVOS State Trading Organization C3536 WMFL302HVOSSTO03 View
HITACHI Front Loader 4 10.5 5.5 0.114 BD-D1054HVOS State Trading Organization C3536 WMFL454HVOSSTO04 View
HITACHI Front Loader 4 10.5 5.619 0.117 BD-1054HVOS State Trading Organization C3536 WMFL454HVOSSTO05 View
HITACHI Front Loader 4 9 4.667 0.121 BD-904HVOS State Trading Organization C3536 WMFL404HVOSSTO06 View

 


 

 

Hakathari program awareness materials and branding guidelines for importers: Download

Program document

The program document details out all the terms and conditions. This includes program requirements, process for program participation, monitoring and verification and other aspects of the program.

  • Program document – Amendment 2 [Download]

Appliances covered

Step 1: Participating in the Program

Step 2: Model registration.

  • To register your preferred appliance model, you will need to fill and submit 3 documents.

Document 1

Submit Form 2- Product Registration to register different models of a particular appliance. You can register up to 4 models per form.

Document 2

Submit Form 3- Test Report for each model listed out in Form 2 along with copy of original test reports from accredited test laboratory.

List of possible Accredited Laboratory’s information can be downloaded here. Please note that the test results will be accepted from any laboratory accredited by a recognized accrediting authority which are MRA signatories such as ILAC/APLAC as stated in the program document.

Document 3

Submit a Cover Letter for each submission. You can submit one cover letter for any number of models that you wish to register in a single submission.

All FORMS and COVER LETTER can be downloaded here.

  • Email complete document set to hakathari@environment.gov.mv or submit to ministry reception.
  • A one-time Model Registration fee of MVR 500 has to be paid for each model upon receiving approval. The same shall be submitted by the registered applicant for renewal of each model if there is a change in specifications or energy efficiency grade.
  • The ministry will issue a Label Approval Certificate to the applicant once payment is confirmed

 

Step 3: Import of labelled appliances

  • When requesting customs clearance, Label Approval Certificate should be submitted to Maldives Customs Service.
  • The standard Customs protocol will be followed thereafter.