Mauritius is accelerating its transition to clean energy with the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across 400 apartments at the NSLD Housing Complex in Henrietta.
The initiative, marked by a community event on August 22, 2026, is being implemented under the UNDP-Green Climate Fund Low Carbon Economy Project. The programme brings together the Central Electricity Board, UNDP, international partners and local communities to expand renewable energy use across the country.
The project is designed to help households reduce their reliance on conventional energy sources while improving resilience to rising energy costs. It is part of Mauritius’ broader strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security and build a climate-resilient economy.
Under the programme, Mauritius aims to develop 25 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity across households, civil society organizations, religious institutions, public entities and educational institutions.
The country has also set an ambitious renewable energy target of meeting 60% of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2035. Authorities say the number of homes equipped with solar panels will need to increase substantially in the coming years to achieve this goal.
The Henrietta project highlights the growing role of communities in Mauritius’ clean energy transition. Participating households were recognized during the event with certificates celebrating their contribution to the country’s shift towards more sustainable energy.
Supported by the Green Climate Fund, IRENA and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the initiative demonstrates how international climate finance and national institutions can work together to expand renewable energy access and support Mauritius’ low-carbon development goals.
