• Government targets 405 MW of new capacity over three years

• Projects include solar, wind, storage, and agrivoltaic systems

• Plan aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels and boost renewables

Mauritius plans to add 405 megawatts of capacity to its power grid over the next three years as part of a broader strategy to expand renewable energy and prevent potential electricity shortages.

Energy and Public Utilities Minister Patrick Gervais Assirvaden announced the projects, which center on a mix of solar, wind, and storage infrastructure. The plan includes hybrid solar plants with battery storage, a floating solar farm at the Tamarind Falls reservoir in partnership with India’s National Thermal Power Corporation, and the expansion of wind farms.

The program also extends agrivoltaic systems, allowing farmers to generate electricity while continuing agricultural activities. Authorities will further liberalize the installation of solar panels for households and roll out 100,000 solar kits with support from the Indian government.

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be deployed to manage peak evening demand and support the integration of renewable energy into the grid. In addition, three privately developed hybrid projects are expected to come online starting in September.

According to the minister, the projects will strengthen grid stability, support the integration of renewable energy, and ensure a more resilient and sustainable energy future for Mauritius.

With an electrification rate of about 91.6%, according to the World Bank, Mauritius is among the few African countries with near-universal access to electricity. However, its energy system still depends heavily on imported fossil fuels, exposing it to global price volatility and external shocks.

In this context, authorities had already announced in June 2025 a separate set of projects aimed at adding 277.5 MW of renewable capacity in the coming years. The country has set a target to cut emissions by 40% and increase the share of renewables to 60% of its energy mix by 2035.

Charlène N’dimon