How much energy does Mauritius generate?

Mauritius has a nominal installed capacity of 876.76 MW, out of which 498.47 MW are from CEB generating units and the remaining 378.29 MW are from Independent Power Producers, Medium Scale Distributed Generators and Small Scale Distributed Generators. In 2018, the total energy generated amounted to 2,827.6 GWh.

Who owns the Central Electricity Board in Mauritius?

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is a parastatal body wholly owned by the Government of Mauritius and operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.

Where are the thermal power stations located in Mauritius?

Most of CEB’s thermal power stations are located in the vicinity of the Port Area in Port Louis on account of on-shore fuel handling facilities which are readily available for unloading of fuel. Mauritius has a good solar regime, with a potential average annual solar radiation value of some 6 kWh/m²/day.

What is OPGW/ADSS & metiss in Mauritius?

It is licensed by the ICTA to provide Wholesale Data Services to licensed operators in Mauritius. It is leveraging on CEB’s extensive utility infrastructure (OPGW/ADSS) and METISS submarine international connectivity to encourage the deployment of world-class broadband infrastructure in the country.

Does Mauritius have solar and wind energy?

However, at present, the exploitation of solar and wind energy is still at the inception stage in Mauritius. Hydropower plants, with a combined installed capacity of 60 MW, contribute to some 4% of the total energy production. The share of bagasse in the energy mix accounts for around 11%.

Does Mauritius have a good solar system?

Mauritius has a good solar regime, with a potential average annual solar radiation value of some 6 kWh/m²/day. The wind regime is also very good in some areas, with an annual average speed of 8.1 m/s at 30 m above ground level. However, at present, the exploitation of solar and wind energy is still at the inception stage in Mauritius.