Queen Victoria Solar PV Project - Mauritius

Overview

The project spearheaded by Voltas Green Limited entails the establishment of a 13.75 MWAC Solar PV power project at the Queen Victoria site, FUEL substation, in the District of Flacq, Mauritius.

Leveraging polycrystalline technology, this project incorporates 55,728 PV modules, each with a capacity of 270 Wp, and 5 inverters, each having a capacity of 2750 kVA. A crucial facet of this project is the production of carbon-neutral electricity that will be integrated into the national grid via a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).

This initiative is forecasted to offset a substantial 22,690 tCO2e annually, accumulating to 158,830 tCO2e over a 7-year span.

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Why did we choose this project?

  1. Environmental Benefits: The solar modules will operate emission-free, reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based power plants in the national grid. This transition results in a yearly CO2e emission reduction of 22,690 tCO2e, culminating in a total of 158,830 tCO2e over the first renewable crediting period of 7 years.

  2. Socio-Economic Growth: The project is set to invigorate the local economy by curbing the demand for fossil fuels, saving foreign exchange, fostering technological advancements, and creating both direct and indirect job opportunities. The ripple effects also span community development and improved living conditions, amplified by the corporate social responsibility endeavors of the project developer.

  3. Enhanced Energy Security: Mauritius currently grapples with an over 80% reliance on imported fossil fuels. This solar PV project is poised to augment the nation's energy self-sufficiency, mitigating the fluctuations tied to fossil fuel prices and reinforcing the commitment to renewable energy sources.