Cogeneration, or Combined Heat and Power (CHP), allows for the simultaneous production of electricity and heat from a single energy source. In Mauritius, this technology offers a concrete response to challenges regarding energy mix and thermal efficiency.
Cogeneration maximises energy efficiency by recovering waste heat from an engine or turbine for industrial uses. In Mauritius, it helps reduce dependence on energy imports while stabilising local production.
Unlike a conventional power plant, the overall efficiency in cogeneration combines electrical and thermal inputs. The recovered heat is directly injected into industrial processes or air conditioning systems for hotel complexes.
The use of sugarcane bagasse is a historical pillar of energy production in Mauritius. Cogeneration allows this biomass to be converted into electricity for the grid and high-pressure steam for refineries.
Installations must comply with strict environmental standards set by Mauritian authorities. The regulatory framework governs atmospheric emissions and the management of combustion residues to protect the island ecosystem.
Connection to the CEB grid can be configured in 'read-only' mode for self-consumption. The integration of intelligent management systems allows for the optimisation of load distribution between internal production and injection into the grid.
The operator benefits from a direct reduction in operational costs by avoiding grid sales tariffs. The stability of the local thermal source guarantees continuity of service, which is critical for energy-intensive industries.
Simple production does not recover waste heat, whereas cogeneration (CHP) uses this heat for industrial or thermal processes.
Yes, sugarcane bagasse is a major local resource used for decades for the production of steam and electricity via cogeneration.
It is a connection mode where the installation produces for its own consumption without injecting electricity into the public grid, thus avoiding the complexities of sales billing.
The URA (Utility Regulatory Authority) is the body responsible for regulating the energy sector and defining authorization frameworks for independent producers.
It reduces electricity and gas/heating oil bills by producing combined energy on-site, thereby optimising the cost per unit produced.
The hotel sector in Mauritius requires a constant supply of hot water and air conditioning; the waste heat from cogeneration perfectly meets these needs.
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Mauritius does not yet have an hourly spot market — AI therefore optimises solar clipping and self-consumption. But the arbitrage logic is the same everywhere: here is the actual day-ahead curve for France (ENTSO-E), as an illustration of what AI can exploit.
Source: ENTSO-E · France zone (reference). Mauritius: clipping optimization / self-consumption. · Day– · €/MWh· periodic update.