About Us

    The Central Electricity Board: our mandate, key figures and how electricity reaches you.

    The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is a state-owned organisation under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities. Established in 1952 and governed by the Central Electricity Board Act of 1963, the CEB develops and executes energy solutions that ensure the reliable generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity across Mauritius.

    1952Year the CEB was established
    2,340Employees in Mauritius and Rodrigues
    4Thermal power stations
    10Hydroelectric plants

    Where the nation's electricity comes from

    CEB power stations: about 47% Private producers: about 53% 47% generated by CEB
    • About 47% generated by the CEB
      4 thermal power stations and 10 hydroelectric plants
    • About 53% purchased from private producers
      Independent Power Producers (IPPs), MSDG and SSDG installations

    CEB power stations

    Thermal 4
    Hydro 10
    60%
    National target: 60% renewable energy in the electricity mix by 2035.
    See the renewable energy schemes

    From power station to your home

    The CEB is the sole authority for electricity transmission, distribution and supply in Mauritius.

    1. GenerationCEB thermal and hydro plants, plus private producers
    2. TransmissionHigh-voltage network across the island
    3. DistributionLocal networks to every town and village
    4. SupplyMetering, billing and customer service

    Organisation chart

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