The Government of Mauritius has launched a tender for the construction of up to 220 MW of solar energy capacity. The facilities will also be equipped with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and will be developed across ten 10 MW projects and three 40 MW projects.
The tenders were launched via a digital e-Marketplace platform developed by Mauritius’ government in partnership between the World Bank and the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The platform is designed to streamline procurement processes, enhance transparency, and improve the bankability of renewable energy projects.
The procurement program is part of a broader strategy to accelerate clean energy deployment and reduce the island nation’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. Mauritius currently relies heavily on imported oil and coal, exposing its economy to volatile global energy prices.
The solar energy tender forms part of a wider 405 MW renewable energy pipeline designed to help Mauritius achieve its target of sourcing 60% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The initiative is also intended to strengthen energy security by lowering the country’s exposure to volatile global oil markets.
Described as the first integrated digital clean energy procurement platform, the e-Marketplace Mauritius developed in partnership with ISA and the World Bank was specifically tailored to address structural and financial barriers that have historically constrained renewable energy investment in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The e-Marketplace aims to create a more efficient and investable pipeline of clean energy projects, helping governments attract private sector participation while accelerating deployment.
Mauritius currently has 168.5 MW of operational solar capacity, according to the Africa Solar Industry Association’s project database. The new 220 MW tender alone would more than double the nation’s existing solar footprint, adding significant clean generation to a grid where fossil fuels still account for more than 80% of electricity production.
When combined with the broader 405 MW pipeline, these projects position Mauritius to make substantial progress toward decarbonizing its electricity mix, reducing reliance on imported heavy fuel oil and coal while enhancing grid stability through integrated battery storage.
Link for tender documents here.
