French wave energy developer Seaturns has won selection under Mauritius’ NSEPCRET Round 3 programme to launch a pre-commercial offshore wave energy farm connected to the national grid. The project, backed by the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA), starts with a 2 MW pilot array of wave energy converters linked to the Central Electricity Board (CEB) grid, with potential scale-up to 10 MW based on performance.
This initiative tests Seaturns’ technology under real operating conditions off Mauritius Island, validating industrial performance and reliability. It aligns with the island nation’s energy diversification goals, enhancing supply security amid its transition and economic growth. Wave power’s predictability complements baseload generation in island settings.
Seaturns’ buoys use a simple design for rapid manufacturing, scalability to site conditions, competitive CAPEX via streamlined engineering, and optimised OPEX through offshore-maintainable systems. They offer low visual impact, reduced marine footprint via shared anchoring, and resilience in harsh seas for reliable output.
Local partner Taylor Smith Group (TSG), a maritime leader since 1856, provides manufacturing, deployment, installation, and maintenance via its Mauritius-based marine cluster – building a regional supply chain.
“This grid-connected project validates our tech, positions us in the Indian Ocean, and accelerates commercial rollout,” said Lawrence Sigaud, Seaturns’ Business Development GM. Founder Vincent Tournerie noted it extends full-scale Atlantic prototype trials off Nouvelle-Aquitaine from late 2025 through 2026-27, testing for 12+ months in commercial-like conditions.
Seaturns targets multiple commercial pilots by 2030, aligning with UN SDGs, EU ocean energy strategy, and France 2030 funding.
