Mauritius has subsidies for energy storage projects

Will Mauritius get 100MW of solar-plus-storage capacity?

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) of Mauritius has issued two different tenders for the deployment of a total of 140MW of solar-plus-storage capacity. Through a first procurement exercise, the archipelago's authority hopes to contract electricity under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) from 100MW of solar-plus-storage capacity.

Is the energy strategy in Mauritius sustainable?

The energy strategies in Mauritius, which have been demand-driven without incentives to reduce demand, can no longer be sustainable. It is the duty and responsibility of the Government to work towards decreasing carbon dioxide emissions in light of environmental issues.

How can Mauritius reduce its dependence on fossil fuels?

Through two different procurement exercises, the archipelago’s Central Electricity Board seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Mauritius had 83MW of installed solar generation capacity at the end of 2020.

What is the sustainable island Mauritius project?

In this view, the CSCP and the Mauritius Tourism Authority collaborated on the implementation of the Sustainable Island Mauritius project (2018 – 2022). This project aimed to advance sustainable tourism in Mauritius by showcasing and scaling up self-sustaining mechanisms designed to improve sustainability impacts across value chains.

Does Mauritius have solar power?

The Indian Ocean island state has also been supporting distributed solar through net metering and rebates. Mauritius had 83MW of installed solar generation capacity at the end of 2020, according to International Renewable Energy Agency figures. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

What is the long-term energy policy of Mauritius?

In April 2007, the Government of Mauritius adopted the ‘Outline of the Energy Policy 2007-2025 - Towards a Coherent Energy Policy for the Development of the Energy Sector in Mauritius’. This document outlines the Government’s long-term vision for the energy sector.