Energy storage at qair in mauritius

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Energy storage at qair in mauritius

The French group Qair has signed four power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Central Electricity Board (CEB), Mauritius' electricity utility. The contracts are for the development of a combined 60 MWac of solar energy capacity with battery storage. The energy transition is underway in Mauritius.

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Does Qair Group operate solar energy farms in Mauritius?

Qair Group already operates three solar PV and wind energy farms in Mauritius with a combined capacity of 35 MW. The group founded by Jean-Marc Bouchet has a combined renewable energy capacity of 860 MW operational in Africa, South-East Asia, South America, and Europe.

What is Qair doing with stor'sun solar projects?

Through the Stor’Sun solar projects, Qair is thus contributing to the Mauritian government’s strategy of decarbonization and diversification of the electricity mix, aiming for the production of 60% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

How much does Qair's solar project cost?

The total investment costs of the projects are estimated at more than 7 billion Mauritian rupees (~ $150 million). Qair will develop two solar power plants, the SS1 and SS2, in Trou d’Eau Douce, located in the Flacq district. The SS3 solar farm park will be built in Balaclava in the Pamplemousses district.

Why is Mauritius facing a rise in fossil fuels?

The country, located off the coast of East Africa, is facing a rise in fossil fuels due to the current energy crisis. Qair Group already operates three solar PV and wind energy farms in Mauritius with a combined capacity of 35 MW.

Will Mauritius phase out coal by 2030?

The signing ceremony was witnessed by prominent leaders, including Louis Blanchard, CEO of Qair, and Charles Yang, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Global Marketing, Sales and Services for Huawei Digital Power. As part of this commitment, Mauritius aims to phase out coal by 2030, marking a pivotal shift in its energy strategy.

Who signed a cooperation agreement between Qair China & Huawei Mauritius?

The cooperation agreement was signed by Zhou Shiyuan, CEO of Qair China, and Zheng Kui, CEO of Huawei Mauritius. The signing ceremony was witnessed by prominent leaders, including Louis Blanchard, CEO of Qair, and Charles Yang, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Global Marketing, Sales and Services for Huawei Digital Power.