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CEB SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SCHEME (HOUSEHOLDS)

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FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) OF CAPACITY UP TO 10 kW

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Energy Report — Updated May 2026

Electricity in Mauritius:
from one to four times the price in 30 years

From Rs 1.50/kWh in 1995 to more than Rs 8.77/kWh in 2026, trace the history of CEB tariffs, understand what drives these increases, and see why switching to solar now is a strategic decision.

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Increase in the average price since 1995
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CEB increase on May 1, 2026
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Electricity generated from fossil fuels (2024)
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Residential tariff freeze (2010–2023)
Timeline

Thirty years of CEB tariffs:
an unavoidable trajectory

The history of electricity pricing in Mauritius is one of structural dependence on imported fossil fuels, marked by long artificial freezes followed by sharp catch-up increases.

1995 — The low-cost era
Rs 1.20 – Rs 1.80 / kWh
Moderate household consumption, little air conditioning, and no explosion yet in digital devices. CEB generation relied mostly on heavy fuel oil.
2000 – 2010 — First adjustments
Rs 3.00 – Rs 4.50 / kWh
As oil prices rose and the rupee gradually weakened, CEB adjusted its tariff grid. Mid-range bands moved above Rs 3.00.
2010 – 2023 — The great freeze
Residential tariffs frozen for 13 years
The government heavily subsidized CEB to protect purchasing power, despite steadily rising global production costs.
Hidden subsidy
February 2023 — End of subsidies
New tariff grid — bands above 300 kWh
The first historic increase targeting high-consumption households. Upper bands moved above Rs 10.00 per kWh.
+40% on upper bands
May 1, 2026 — Oil shock
General increase of +15%
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a surge in heavy fuel oil prices. The increase was approved by the government. Only Social Register households remain protected.
+15% on all tariffs
Change in the average residential kWh price
Tariff 120 — Mid-range band (100–200 kWh/month) — 1995 to 2026
Official CEB Tariff Grid

The residential tariff grid
effective since May 1, 2026

CEB's progressive pricing structure penalizes heavy consumption. Each additional band is billed at a higher rate. Tariff 120 — Standard residential customers (excluding the Social Register).

Band Monthly consumption Price / kWh (May 2026) Status
Band 1 0 – 50 kWh Rs 3.14 Ideal solar range
Band 2 51 – 100 kWh Rs 4.60 Ideal solar range
Band 3 101 – 200 kWh Rs 6.33 Ideal solar range
Band 4 201 – 300 kWh Rs 7.47 Ideal solar range
Band 5 301 – 400 kWh Rs 9.20 High impact
Band 6 401 – 500 kWh Rs 10.58 High impact
Band 7 Above 500 kWh Rs 12.07 High impact
Efficient household — 100 kWh/month
+Rs 60
extra monthly cost compared with January 2023 (before the +15% increase)
Average household — 200 kWh/month
+Rs 150
extra monthly cost — light air conditioning, electric water heater
Heavy consumer — 400 kWh/month
+Rs 450
extra monthly cost — large house, swimming pool, intensive air conditioning
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Tariff 110A — Social protection
Households registered in the Social Register of Mauritius benefit from the subsidized 110A tariff: Rs 1.50/kWh for the first 60 kWh, then Rs 2.00/kWh up to 100 kWh. Beyond that, the standard tariff applies.
Tariff analysis

The progressive tariff structure:
why heavy consumers pay the highest price

CEB's progressive band system penalizes high consumption exponentially. A household consuming 400 kWh/month pays an average of Rs 8.77/kWh, compared with Rs 4.60 for an efficient household at 100 kWh.

Price per kWh by consumption band
Residential Tariff 120 — May 2026 (Rs/kWh)
Calculated monthly bill
Total cost based on monthly consumption (Rs)
Structural analysis

Why prices can only
keep rising

Mauritius' dependence on imported fossil fuels creates permanent structural vulnerability. Six factors ensure that tariff increases will continue.

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Dependence on imported fossil fuels
81.8% of electricity is produced from imported heavy fuel oil and coal. Every global market fluctuation is directly reflected in the bill.
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Global geopolitical instability
Tensions in the Middle East, the Red Sea crisis, and supply chain disruptions. Mauritius, as an isolated island, is highly exposed to these external shocks.
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Depreciation of the rupee
Fuels are purchased in US dollars. A weaker rupee mechanically increases production costs regardless of the oil price.
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Surging demand
Widespread air conditioning, electric vehicles, and digital devices are pushing residential consumption up by 4% to 6% per year, putting pressure on the grid.
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End of broad subsidies
The state can no longer subsidize CEB indefinitely. Targeted support for vulnerable households exposes other consumers to real market prices.
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Infrastructure investment
CEB must modernize its grid, integrate renewable energy, and finance new capacity. These costs are passed on through tariffs.
Projection 2026–2045

What will your bill look like
in 20 years?

Assuming the historical CEB trend of +10% per year and comparing it with a solar installation whose contractually capped rent rises by a maximum of +6% per year.

2026
+15% increase
Oil shock
2028
+22% cumulative
Continued increase
2030
+46% cumulative
CEB green target
2035
×2.6 vs 2026
End of fossil fuels?
2045
×6.7 vs 2026
CEB projection
Projected monthly energy cost (200 kWh/month) — 20 years
CEB +10%/year (red) vs Solar +6%/year max under contract (chartreuse) — 2026 baseline: Rs 1,150/month
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Cumulative savings over 20 years (based on 200 kWh/month)
By switching to solar from 2026, an average household saves about Rs 437,000 over 20 years compared with a CEB bill rising by +10% per year.
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Protection provided by the CEB solar scheme
With a solar installation connected to the CEB grid (SSDG/NET metering), your residual bill is drastically reduced. You only pay for the energy not covered by your own production, and you are protected from future tariff increases.
The solution

CEB only vs CEB Solar Scheme:
the real cost over 20 years

Comparison for a household consuming 200 kWh/month, with a 2 kWp solar installation covering 70% of its needs.

Criteria ❌ CEB only ✅ Solar + CEB Scheme
Monthly bill 2026 Rs 1 150 Rs 345 (residual)
Monthly bill 2035 Rs 2 990 Rs 617
Monthly bill 2045 Rs 7 750 Rs 1 100
Total cost over 20 years Rs 726 000 Rs 289 000
Cumulative savings — Rs 437 000 saved
Protection against increases ✗ None ✓ Partial (70% of consumption)
Grid export (NET metering) ✗ Not applicable ✓ Credit on the CEB bill
Eligible for CEB scheme ✗ ✓ SSDG / Tarif 120
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The CEB scheme: your best protection against rising prices
By joining the CEB Solar PV Scheme (SSDG), you generate your own electricity, reduce your dependence on the grid, and benefit from NET metering to credit surplus production on your bill. It is the only structural protection against future tariff increases.
Beyond savings

Protection against
outages and instability

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Storage and autonomy
With a battery coupled to your solar installation, you maintain power during CEB outages, which are becoming more frequent during peak demand periods.
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The guarantee until 2025
The government announced that Social Register tariffs are protected until 2025. Beyond that, there is no guarantee. Solar gives you 20-year visibility.
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The green rating — soon mandatory
New Mauritian regulations are gradually imposing energy-efficiency standards on buildings. A solar installation helps you stay ahead of these requirements.

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