The Economic Development Board (EDB) participated in Enlit Africa 2025, held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was organized under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy, which facilitated the participation of a joint Mauritius-Seychelles delegation with the aim of fostering regional collaboration and advancing sustainable energy solutions across the African continent.
Enlit Africa is a premier annual conference and exhibition that convenes key stakeholders from across the energy value chain in Africa. The 2025 edition focused on critical issues including energy security, sustainability, financing, technology integration, and energy solutions aiming at reducing consumption in industry, with a particular emphasis on promoting a just energy transition throughout the region.
During a high-level panel discussion titled “Investing in Africa’s Energy Mix: Mobilizing Capital for Africa’s Energy Security,” Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, Director of Industry, SMEs, Freeport & Logistics at the EDB, drew attention to the challenges faced by Mauritius as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) following climate changes. Mauritius is engaged to increase its share of renewable energy mix, which stands at 17.6%. This is also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) and with the commitment taken at the Paris Agreement of 2015.
EDB has initiated discussions with companies having new technologies including solar tracking systems, low emission turbines, structures for solar panel, battery storage who are looking to position themselves strategically in Mauritius to serve the Region. The companies have expressed interest to explore Mauritius for setting up operations or offices to serve the regional market.
The event was complemented by a USA Networking Reception held at the Consul General’s Residence, which provided an invaluable platform to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations, and position Mauritius as a strategic hub for green energy, clean tech development and regional trade.
