Qair inks PPAs for 60-MW of solar-storage projects in Mauritius

French renewable power producer Qair has sealed power off-take deals for four hybrid solar and battery storage projects in Mauritius that will add 60 MW of capacity to the local electricity grid.

The company said on Friday has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Mauritius’ Central Electricity Board (CEB).

The contracted projects represent a combined investment of more than MUR 7 billion (USD 151.1m/EUR 142.7m), being one of the largest ones in the Indian Ocean area. The schemes are planned to enter construction this year and be completed in 2024.

Two of the Stor’Sun photovoltaic (PV) plants, named SS1 and SS2, will be installed in the village of Trou d’Eau Douce, on the eastern side of the island. SS3 and SS4 will be located in the Balaclava and Petite-Riviere villages, respectively. All of them will be coupled with large-scale battery storage facilities to stabilise the grid.

Qair presently has two solar parks totalling 25.3 MW and a wind farm of 9.3 MW in Mauritius. The French company has been active in the country through its local arm since 2008.

(MUR 10 = USD 0.216/EUR 0.204)

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