The refurbishment of the old Saint Louis power station has brought a breath of fresh air to those working at and living in the north west of Mauritius. The renovation of the machinery has addressed the electricity supply shortages, which enabled by financial assistance from the African Development Bank. According to the bank, for years, the power station, the country’s main electricity production plant, flooded the town’s 1,500 inhabitants and 2,000 workers with noisy and gaseous emissions, leading to discomfort and ill health. Improved energy capacityThe redevelopment of Saint Louis Power Station has helped to increase the country’s existing energy reserve by 42MW and fill the gap caused by growing demand. The AfDB noted that the industries, microenterprises, and businesses have stopped suffering from unreliable power supply, thereby galvanising economic activities and contributing to the country’s economic growth.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 04, 2019 13:41 UTC