Saturday, May 18, 2024, was marked by the inauguration of a 1 MW solar farm at Grenade by the Minister of Energy, Honorable Jeorges Pierre Lesjongard, along with the Chief Commissioner and Commissioner for the Environment, Franceau Aubret Grandcourt, G.O.S.K.
This project was led by the Ministry of Energy in collaboration with CEB and the Regional Assembly of Rodrigues.
The Chief Commissioner took the opportunity to announce his government’s measures in favor of energy transition including;
The Environment Division assist the government in protecting the environment to ensure a good quality of life. The Environment Division effects;
- The Executive Council’s decision to reserve 4 sites primarily in the north of the island for future development of similar projects,
- The completion of a study and roadmap with the assistance of AFD for energy transition, and
- The organization of an energy forum to facilitate the transition towards achieving the target of 50% renewable energy capacity by 2030.