Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) in Mauritius

Redefining Land Use: Harvesting the Sun, Protecting the Soil

Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) represents a revolutionary dual-use approach to land management. By installing high-efficiency solar panels on elevated structures, we create a symbiotic ecosystem where clean energy generation and active crop cultivation thrive on the exact same acre.

As a small island nation with limited land assets, Mauritius no longer has to choose between energy independence and national food security. Sunmaster bridges the gap.

Flagship Project Spotlight

The 4 MW + 8 MWh BESS Agrivoltaic Initiative

Sunmaster Mauritius is proudly executing a pioneering 4 MWac Hybrid Agrivoltaic Facility paired with an 8 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Developed under the competitive Central Electricity Board (CEB) Agrivoltaics (CAV) II Scheme, this landmark infrastructure deployment serves as a national benchmark. By combining state-of-the-art bifacial solar arrays with utility-scale battery storage, the project mitigates power intermittency, stabilizes the local grid network, and provides guaranteed, dispatchable clean energy to the CEB while boosting local crop production.

Why Agri-PV is the Perfect Fit for Mauritius

• Land Scarcity Solved: Maximizes the economic value of a single plot of land. Eliminate the friction between expanding renewable energy infrastructure and preserving valuable agricultural acreage.

• Farmer Income Multiplied Up to 4×: Mitigate the financial volatility of traditional farming. Landowners enjoy long-term, guaranteed revenue from fixed solar leases combined with ongoing seasonal crop profits.

• Microclimate Optimization & Crop Protection: Elevated panels act as a dynamic canopy, shielding delicate crops beneath from the scorching mid-afternoon tropical sun, extreme hail, and severe cyclonic downpours common to Mauritius.

• Up to 30% Reduction in Water Consumption: The shadow profiling cast by the solar arrays minimizes soil moisture evaporation. This significantly lowers irrigation requirements, creating a drought-resilient farming ecosystem.

• Guaranteed Long-Term CEB PPA: Enjoy ultimate financial predictability. Energy generated across our installations features guaranteed offtake secured through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the CEB.

Precision Agronomy: Crops Tailored for Agri-PV

Not all crops thrive under partial shade, but many high-value varieties perform exceptionally well—and often produce better yields than under open, direct sunlight. Sunmaster’s structures are engineered to balance agricultural sunlight requirements (PAR) with solar energy capture.

Ideal Crop Matrix for Mauritius Agri-PV:

Engineering Configurations We Deploy

To accommodate various farm sizes, mechanization needs, and crop types, Sunmaster utilizes two primary structural geometries:

1. High-Clearance Fixed South Tilt

• Panels are mounted on elevated tracker/table structures with a minimum 3-meter ground clearance.

• This framework allows standard Mauritian agricultural tractors and tilling machinery to drive and harvest seamlessly underneath.

• Optimally shaded for continuous under-canopy cultivation like turmeric and root vegetables.

2. Vertical East-West Bifacial "Fences"

• Panels stand completely upright like fences, running in North-South lines with wide 8 to 10-meter inter-row lanes.

• Perfect for continuous strip farming, heavy machinery operation, and orchard crops (like papaya or dwarf bananas).

• Captures maximum energy during morning and late afternoon demand peaks, perfectly flattening the grid's "duck curve."

Partner With Sunmaster Mauritius Today

Whether you are a registered planter looking to secure a secondary revenue stream under the CEB CAV II Scheme, or an institutional landholder looking to optimize your portfolio, Sunmaster handles everything from feasibility and agronomic planning to grid connection and EPC deployment.