MAURITIUS TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE
Mauritius welcomes all types of renewable energy projects. However, in line with international best practices in the sector, renewable energy projects requiring direct sales to the grid are subject to an official bidding process. Accordingly, the Central Electricity Board, which is the national organization responsible for generation and distribution of electricity, regularly issues expression of interest (EOI) for renewable energy projects.
In addition, private sector initiatives which do not require Government involvement can be immediately considered through the Third-Party Providers Protocol which covers the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources by private promoters for direct sales to third parties and other tenants.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST IN:
- Energy efficiency projects targeting large energy consumers
- Energy Audit, Management and Advisory Services
- Deep Ocean Water Applications (DOWA) that exploit deep sea water currents for cooling purposes and other uses
- R&D in renewable energy which makes the best of the micro climate and collaboration opportunities with existing institutions
- Development of marine renewable energies in the waters of Mauritius.
