Description
Project Name: Bambous
Project Owner: Sarako
Standard: Verra VCS
Project ID: 1483
Since its launch in 2014, the Bambous Solar PV Plant has shone as Mauritius’ first-ever solar photovoltaic project, delivering clean, green electricity to over 20,000 households. This groundbreaking initiative is reducing the nation’s reliance on imported coal and fuel, saving valuable resources and advancing the ambitious “Maurice Ile Durable” vision for a sustainable island.
In Mauritius, where 20% of imports are spent on heavy fuel and coal for electricity, the environmental and economic costs are mounting. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the island is vulnerable to climate change, making the shift to renewables critical. Bambous is a game-changer, boosting the renewable energy share (currently at 25%) toward the national goal of 35% renewable energy. By harnessing Mauritius’ abundant sunshine, this solar plant cuts greenhouse gas emissions and strengthens energy self-sufficiency, paving the way for a thriving, eco-conscious island.
Developed by Sarako, a Mauritian independent power producer founded in 2013, Bambous is the first sizable solar PV plant in the Indian Ocean. Sarako’s visionary approach transformed marginal land, unsuitable for agriculture or housing, into a hub of renewable energy production. By leasing this land from the state, Sarako not only generates clean power but also contributes to national revenue, creating a win-win for the economy and the environment.
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