Independent renewable energy company Qair has officially begun construction of the Seysun Lagoon Floating PV plant, a 5.8 MW solar project located in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island, Seychelles. The launch ceremony was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment; Billy Rangasamy, Minister of Lands and Housing; Bernard Georges, Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly; Anne Tallineau, Ambassador of France to Seychelles; Tony Imaduwa, Principal Secretary for Climate Change and Energy; along with senior officials from the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC).
The project is moving into its final development stage just weeks after financial close. It is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement, under which all electricity generated will be sold to the Public Utilities Corporation, directly supporting Seychelles’ renewable energy targets. As a flagship initiative in the country’s national renewable energy roadmap, the Seysun Lagoon project addresses Seychelles’ unique geographic and environmental challenges.
By using floating solar technology, the project utilizes the surface of the lagoon rather than scarce land, overcoming space constraints while adding new clean energy capacity. The plant is scheduled for commissioning in 2026 and is expected to play a key role in helping Seychelles achieve its goal of sourcing 15 percent of national electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In addition, the project is set to serve as a benchmark for floating solar development in the Indian Ocean region and across Africa.
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