The Government of Mauritius has announced a series of renewable energy projects aimed at adding 405 MW to the national grid over the next three years, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition and address ongoing energy challenges.
The announcement was made by Energy and Public Utilities Minister Patrick Gervais Assirvaden during a press conference held at the Ministry in Port Louis. The projects were identified following consultations with key stakeholders, including the Central Electricity Board, the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency, and the Energy Efficiency Management Office.
The initiative forms part of broader government efforts to mitigate the impact of the global energy crisis, which has been exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The government is also planning to expand private sector participation to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
Key projects include the development of hybrid renewable energy facilities combining solar PV and battery storage systems, expected to deliver up to 120 MW of solar capacity supported by 100 MW of battery energy storage. A floating solar PV project with a capacity of 17.5–20 MW is also planned at the Tamarind Falls Reservoir, in collaboration with National Thermal Power Corporation Limited under a government-to-government agreement.
Additional initiatives include the expansion of the agrivoltaics scheme, with 18 projects already approved out of 39 applications, and the introduction of a 20 MW carbon-neutral programme for the commercial sector to promote rooftop solar adoption among large enterprises. Wind energy capacity at Plaine des Roches will also be expanded by 15–20 MW to help prevent potential power shortages.
The government further announced the liberalisation of home solar projects, targeting widespread adoption of systems up to 10 kW, alongside the planned distribution of 100,000 solar kits to households with support from the Government of India. A 20 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) is also set to be deployed by July to manage peak electricity demand during evening hours.
In parallel, private sector-led hybrid projects, including the Stor’Sun initiative with a total capacity of 30 MW, are expected to be commissioned starting September this year.
According to Minister Assirvaden, the combined projects will enhance grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and strengthen Mauritius’ long-term energy resilience.
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