This report has been produced by the InternationalRenewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in response to an expression of interest by the Republic of Maldives for a renewable energy roadmap. During the initial phase of the roadmap analysis, IRENA conducted an extensive literature review of reports and studies relevant to renewable energy deployment in the Maldives. This review established that current studies provide the information needed to define a roadmap for deploying a high share of renewable energy in the Maldives.