Mauritius BESS outdoor battery cabinet

What is a battery energy storage system (Bess) in Mauritius?

As Mauritius transitions to a low-carbon economy, the CEB is actively integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to manage fluctuations in renewable energy sources like solar and wind. BESS plays a critical role in stabilising the grid and increasing the share of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) in the energy mix.

What is battery energy storage system (BESS)?

BESS plays a critical role in stabilising the grid and increasing the share of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) in the energy mix. Key Milestones and Achievements In 2018, the first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities were commissioned at Amaury Substation (2 MW) and Henrietta Substation (2 MW).

How many MW of Bess are there in Mauritius?

This increased the total BESS capacity to 18 MW. A further 20 MW BESS was commissioned at Amaury Substation, raising the total capacity in Mauritius to 38 MW. A 1.5 MW BESS was installed at Pointe Monnier Power Station, strengthening the network and supporting renewable energy integration.

How many MW of Bess was commissioned in Mauritius?

An additional 14 MW of Grid-Scale BESS was commissioned across four substations: La Tour Koenig (2 MW), Anahita (4 MW), Wooton (4 MW), and Jin Fei (4 MW) This increased the total BESS capacity to 18 MW. A further 20 MW BESS was commissioned at Amaury Substation, raising the total capacity in Mauritius to 38 MW.