The third Mauritius Clean Energy Week began on 16 July 2025 at Hennessy Park Hotel. Bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, the event comes at a timely point in the country’s journey toward renewable energy. Held annually, Mauritius Clean Energy Week has established itself as a flagship platform for driving innovation, shaping policy, and fostering cross-sector collaboration in the energy landscape.
In his keynote address, Mr. Mahen Kundasamy, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Board (EDB), emphasised the alignment of the country’s energy goals with the government’s “Bridge to the Future” programme and the 2025/2026 Budget Speech. “The government’s ambition is clear,” he stated. “To transform Mauritius into a model of clean, inclusive, and resilient growth for the region.”
Highlighting both the urgency and the opportunity facing Mauritius, Mr. Kundasamy painted a stark picture of current dependencies. In 2024, fossil fuels accounted for 21.2% of total imports, with electricity-related fuel imports alone costing Rs. 12.5 billion. At the same time, the share of renewables in the electricity mix declined from 22.7% to 18.2%.
While acknowledging these challenges, Mr. Kundasamy outlined government’s strategy to an accelerated energy transition towards our international commitment of 60% of renewable energy contribution in the electricity mix and the gradual phasing out coal-based power generation. A key highlight was the announcement of Rs. 30 billion in green energy investments, particularly in solar and biomass.
The CEO also highlighted recent progress. Since May 2025, the EDB has facilitated eight renewable energy projects totalling 29 MW, representing an investment of Rs. 1.7 billion. In June, two major solar projects with battery storage, valued at Rs. 4.5 billion and adding 40 MW to the grid, entered the construction phase. In parallel, the EDB is currently supporting additional renewable energy initiatives worth over Rs. 2.2 billion, with a combined capacity of more than 55 MW. These projects are expected to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix by over 10% once operational.
Mr. Kundasamy also emphasised that modernising the grid infrastructure, mobilising climate finance, and strengthening public-private partnerships are key priorities for the government. “Our transition to green energy goes beyond mere figures,” he said. “It’s about cutting our carbon footprint, bolstering resilience, spawning new industries, and safeguarding our environment for future generations.”
Land use planning also emerged as a critical pillar in the energy transition. The EDB is actively promoting Agri-photovoltaics and land recultivation strategies that reconcile energy production with food security. To reinforce this strategy, a Land Suitability Index developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Agro-Industry and officially introduced on 3 July will serve as a vital tool to guide the siting of projects while helping preserve agricultural land.
As Clean Energy Week 2025 continues, Mauritius is moving beyond setting goals, it is transforming them into tangible results. Through strong public-private partnerships, the country is paving the path to become a strong model of sustainability and green energy deployment.
