Renewable Energy Goals for Mauritius Clean Energy
Mauritius is targeting a 60% renewable-energy share by 2035 as part of its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). As of October 15, 2026, the country had nearly 395 MW of renewable energy capacity, including around 198 MW from solar power, with plans for additional clean-energy projects by the end of the year.
Current Status of Mauritius Clean Energy
Despite these ambitions, Mauritius’s progress has been slow. In 2025, the country achieved only 17.8% renewable electricity generation, falling short of its prior target of 35%. Fossil fuels accounted for 82.2% of the electricity supply during the same year, with coal representing 26.4% of primary energy imports.
Challenges Ahead for Mauritius Clean Energy
To meet the 2035 target, Mauritius will require accelerated project deployment, improvements to the electricity grid, enhanced energy storage solutions, and a significant reduction in reliance on coal and other fossil fuels.
Investment and Implementation Needs for Mauritius Clean Energy
While the new clean-energy projects are a step in the right direction, sustained investments and concrete implementation strategies are necessary for Mauritius to significantly increase its renewable mix over the next nine years.
Sources for Mauritius Clean Energy Insights
- Ile Maurice: Rajesh Bhagwan – «Laplanet inn plin tann zis koze, li anvi trouv bann aksion konkre»
- Afrique: Attentes et mises en garde d’experts
- COP31 summit leaders urge world to “move faster” on climate
- EU, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries back clean electrification at COP31
- Grids, finance, and jobs: Three tests for COP31’s clean energy promise
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