- The Central Electricity Board (CEB), Mauritius’ state-owned power generation and distribution agency, has issued a public warning that customers operating unauthorised solar systems risk having their electricity supply disconnected.
In a notice published on its website, the CEB reported a rise in the number of unregistered solar installations linked to its distribution network. According to the board, these systems pose significant safety hazards, including risks of electrocution, fire, equipment damage, and deterioration of power quality — and endanger maintenance personnel working on the grid.
The utility is urging all customers with unauthorised or unregistered solar setups, whether or not they include storage, to disconnect immediately until they meet regulatory requirements. Under national electricity rules, operators of solar installations must obtain written authorisation from both the CEB and the Utility Regulatory Authority.
The CEB is calling on owners of such systems to submit their registration applications by January 15, 2026. It added that failure to secure the required approval constitutes a criminal offence, punishable by fines of up to MUR 100,000 (USD 2,181) or imprisonment for up to five years.
Link to the full notice HEREÂ
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
