
A benchmark tariff of MUR4.50 (~$0.10)/kWh has been set for purchasing power from the proposed renewable energy hybrid facilities. The solar-storage hybrid system systems are set to help increase Mauritius’ solar generation capacity and diversify its energy mix.

“We currently see prices at around $60/kWh (cell price + shipping + currrent tariff); in 2026 the increase seen will come from the increase in tariff to 25%,” Iola Hughes, head of research at Rho Motion tells pv magazine ESS News. The tariff hike will take effect in January 2026.

Auctioning 2,310GWh per year to supply energy needs for a period of 15 years from 2026, the tender closed with average prices of US$23.78/MWh, 27% lower than the country’s auction in 2017.

Administered by CAMMESA, the tender offers $10 per MW for supplied electricity, with storage bids capped at $15,000 per MW monthly. Contracts will run for up to 15 years from authorization or until January 1, 2027.