Power Kite Renewable Energy Production in Mauritius

Mauritius has a commitment to a significant increment of the renewable energy share by 2030. While the solar energy resource is only average, Mauritius has a very good wind energy resource. However, being a touristic destination having to pay considerable attention to the wellbeing of visitors and residents, and the protection of wildlife and ecosystems, conventional wind energy facilities have clear downfalls. The opportunity to use kite power instead of conventional wind energy facilities to harvest the energy of the wind is here considered. While the kite power approach is certainly fascinating, the technology readiness level is still modest, and prolonged field experiences are urgently needed to understand the future evolution of power kites.