MAURITIUS – GreenYellow, a French renewable energy independent power producer, has announced the successful completion of a 14MWp solar power plant in Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in the island country’s energy transition journey.
Securing the project through a tender from the state-owned utility company, Central Electricity Board (CEB), in 2021, GreenYellow has delivered one of the largest solar installations on the island.
Situated in the town of Arsenal in the north of Mauritius, the solar facility is poised to inject approximately 20 GWh of renewable energy annually into the Mauritian grid.
With the capacity to meet the electricity demands of nearly 4,500 Mauritian households each year, the solar farm in Arsenal represents GreenYellow’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.
This project follows the successful completion of the 16MWp Solitude solar power plant in 2019, reflecting the company’s dedication to driving Mauritius’ energy transition.
Financed with 350 million rupees (around €7.2 million) from Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB), the Arsenal solar farm underscores the collaborative efforts between GreenYellow, MCB, and the Central Electricity Board.
Thierry Hebraud, CEO of MCB Ltd, emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting Mauritius’ energy diversification ambitions through strategic partnerships with key players like GreenYellow.
Coinciding with the plant’s inauguration, GreenYellow announced the establishment of its new zone, GreenYellow AUSTRAL, consolidating its Indian Ocean and South African subsidiaries.
This geographical repositioning reflects the company’s dedication to driving the energy transition in regions where its decarbonization initiatives yield significant impact.
During the inauguration ceremony, attended by Mauritian Minister of Energy and Public Utilities Georges Pierre Lesjongard, the project was hailed as a crucial step towards achieving Mauritius’ target of sourcing 60% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.
The solar energy facility is expected to play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions in Mauritius, with an estimated annual avoidance of over 13,000 tons of CO2.
In his inaugural speech, Otmane Hajji, President of GreenYellow, underscored the company’s commitment to advancing the energy transition agenda and driving sustainable development across the Indian Ocean and South African regions.
Last month, the company reached an agreement to divest its stakes in solar PV and hybrid power plants in Madagascar and Burkina Faso to Antananarivo-based conglomerate Axian Group.
The financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed but are in line with Axian’s strategic initiative to bolster its presence in Africa’s renewable energy market.
This move also aligns with Axian’s ambitious target of deploying 500 MW of renewable energy capacity across Africa within the next three years, as stated by the group recently.
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