Seychelles to Launch Africa''s Largest Floating Solar Project
By mid-2025, Seychelles is poised to take a significant leap in renewable energy with the launch of its first floating solar farm—the largest in Africa.
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By mid-2025, Seychelles is poised to take a significant leap in renewable energy with the launch of its first floating solar farm—the largest in Africa.
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As a floating solar PV project, it also offers an innovative solution to the land constraints faced by island nations like Seychelles, unlocking clean energy generation without competing for
Key Figures & Findings: Seychelles has begun construction of its first utility-scale floating solar power plant, a 5.8 MW project in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island.
Once operational, the facility is expected to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, help stabilize electricity costs, and contribute to Seychelles'' target of generating 15% of its energy from
As the first IPP utility-scale project in Seychelles and one of the largest floating solar PV projects in Africa, it represents a significant milestone for the region.
Qair has secured a US$5.7 million senior debt facility to finance the development of a 5.8MW floating solar (FPV) project in Seychelles.
By deploying floating solar technology, the project makes use of lagoon surface area rather than scarce land, helping to overcome space constraints while unlocking new clean energy
Officials said the project underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in scaling clean energy infrastructure in island nations, while also providing a replicable model for
“By choosing floating solar, the Seychelles is adopting a durable solution adapted to its land constraints,” officials said during the launch ceremony, which gathered government
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