Installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius
Mauritius: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1389 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius is 0.1389 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 4,779.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius peaked at 0.1389 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2011.
That places Mauritius 109th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0289 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.1004 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.1188 gigawatts | 0.1088 gigawatts | 0.1389 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Mauritius
- Fuel imports 21.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Mauritius was 0.1389 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1389 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Mauritius rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Mauritius ranks 109th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,779.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.