Prof Khalil Elahee: "It is a shame our bioethanol is exported as we import fossil fuels" 

Mauritius has the stated goal of reaching a 60% renewable energy goal in its electricity mix by 2035. India, one of the world leaders in the domain, could play an important role in helping the country achieve its energy transition. This is the view of Professor Khalil Elahee, Chairperson of the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA). For that transition to be successful will also require the public and private sectors to work together to adopt a holistic approach to the energy sector. “Leadership and governance have failed us in the past,” he says, “but I believe we can do better today.”

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Awareness Raising on Energy-Efficient Electric Motors

The Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO) has developed a series of awareness-raising materials to sensitize the MSME and manufacturing sectors on the selection and operation of energy-efficient electric motors. Electric motors are widely used in the Manufacturing and MSME sectors since they are the primary equipment used to convert electricity into motive power. With respect to large energy consumers, it is estimated that electric motors account for approximately 60% of total electricity consumption, corresponding to about 539 GWh. This represents roughly 17% of electricity production and is equivalent to 514 ktonnes of locally generated CO₂ emissions. The attached videos provide operators with first-hand technical guidance on energy-efficient selection and usage. By applying these techniques, organizations can significantly reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and boost overall productivity. 

Prof Khalil Elahee: "Air conditioning at 25 °C, certainly not at 17 °C!" 

With temperatures potentially rising, do you think the Central Electricity Board (CEB) anticipates a sharp increase in the use of air conditioners and, consequently, in electricity consumption over the coming months? 

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Prof Khalil Elahee, président de l’EEMO : «La présente crise pétrolière est pire que la pandémie»

La guerre au Moyen-Orient ravive le spectre d’un choc pétrolier mondial, avec des répercussions potentiellement sévères pour Maurice. Pour le Prof Khalil Elahee, président de l’Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO), la situation actuelle est même « pire que la pandémie », car elle menace directement l’approvisionnement énergétique du pays. Entre flambée des prix, risque de rupture et pression sur l’économie, l’île est appelée à renforcer sans tarder sa résilience. 

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