Streamlined and comprehensive market-oriented energy policy and legal/regulatory framework to promote PV grid-connected electricity generation. Power Purchase agreements formulated and signed by selected investors

Report streamlining market-oriented energy policy and legal/regulatory framework to regulate on-grid PV electricity generation.Strategy document aimed at sharpening the focus of the respective roles and responsibilities of MEPU and CEB for on-grid PV.Criteria and procedures for the introduction of a transparent process in the selection/award of projects for development.One-stop shop for issuance of construction licenses and permits to developers.1.5 Review of the SSDG scheme including financial model, technical specifications towards improving the scheme and moving to the next phase1.6 Standardised and signed Power Purchase Agreements with identified developers/investors

Direct investment in at least 3 MW of on-grid PV installations by end of project. Amount of reduced CO2 emissions compared to the projected baseline
Framework finalized and available for consultation by potential investors.
Standardised PPAs formulated and the SSDG scheme reviewed
Number of staff who participated in and successfully completed capacity development programme.
Teams trained in various categories of activities.
Guidelines and technical standards for on-grid PV systems.
Technology delivery models put in place.
Outreach programme formulated. Project experience compiled, analyzed and disseminated.
Report confirming that policy and framework arrangements are in place.
Document available and procedures in place.
Methodology applied by entities on large scale PV projects
Methodology applied by MEPU and used in PPAs
Instrumentation to measure solar radiation data installed.
Software developed for interpretation of data.
Solar map developed and published
Guidelines and standards published and operationalised.
Plan available and operationalised.
Capacity development material prepared.
Guidelines available and put into practice.
One-stop shop is operational.
Information brochure and website are available.
Document available on the results achieved by the scheme and options for improvement suggested for next phase
Power Purchase agreements signed.
Document available and incentives operationalised. Financially sustainable mechanisms developed to support Feed in Tariffs
Number of financial institutions staff successfully trained.
Risk mitigation instruments developed and operationalised.
Options assessed and potential developed to access carbon finance in future investments.
Capacity development plan formulated and implemented.
Availability of qualified and certified companies/individuals for installation, operation, maintenance and repair services.
Report confirming that technology delivery models are being implemented.
Project experience and best practices compiled, published and available on website.

Capacity available within MEPU and other key Government/Financial Institutions to evaluate the economic and financial viability of grid-connected PV systems and to formulate incentives to attract investors.

Suitable methodology for the economic/financial evaluation of on-grid PV systems.Standard financial evaluation methodology for calculating feed-in tariffs for investors with installed capacities more than 50 kW.Financial and other incentives to be provided to project developers. Ownership model and investment scheme createdCapacity developed within financial institutions to appraise PV projects for lending. Risk mitigation instruments developed to protect lenders and developers.

Capacity available to upgrade existing solar radiation data, expand geographical coverage for solar resource measurement, formulate solar map technical guidelines and standards for and provide oversight, monitoring and certification of PV systems, and provide installation, operation, maintenance and repair services. Necessary technology transfer models formulated and operationalised

Programme for upgrading existing solar radiation data, expand geographical coverage for solar resource measurement.Publication of a solar Map for Mauritius, Rodrigues and the Outer IslandsGuidelines and technical standards for PV system components and grid-connected PV systems.Capacity developed within MEPU/CEB to determine grid absorption capacity and provide oversight, monitoring and certification of on-grid PV systems.Local capacity for installation, operation, maintenance and repair services.Technology transfer opportunities identified, and delivery models formulated and operationalised.

Outreach programme and dissemination of project experience/best practices/lessons learned for replication throughout the country.

Plan to implement outreach/promotional activities targeting domestic (and international) investors.Capacity development of MEPU to monitor and document project experience.Published materials on project experience/best practices and lessons learned.