Renewable Energy Consumption: Mauritius

Analysis# Mauritius Renewable Energy Consumption Mauritius derived 8.6% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2021, marking both its all-time low and current baseline. This represents a dramatic 81.7% decline from the nation's peak of 47.1% in 1990, when renewable energy dominated the energy mix. Over three decades, Mauritius has shifted toward fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources, fundamentally reshaping its energy portfolio. The downward trajectory accelerated notably after 2012, when renewable consumption stood at 11.4%. From 2012 to 2021, the share declined nearly one-third, falling from 11.4% to 8.6%. Recent annual data shows consistent deterioration, with only minor fluctuations between 2015 and 2021. Without intervention, Mauritius's renewable energy consumption appears headed toward further contraction, suggesting an urgent need for policy shifts to reverse decades of declining renewable energy adoption.