The first energy self-sufficient car showroom in Mauritius

 

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SETL and meeco install solar power and storage system on KIA showroom rooftop

ZUG/PAILLES. On March 20th Sir Navin Rangoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, inaugurated the KIA Motors showroom in Port Louis, Mauritius.  The showroom stands out from the competition due to an innovative energy concept composed of a solar photovoltaic (PV) and an energy storage system installed by SOLAR-ERNTE-TECHNIK LTD (SETL), a subsidiary of the LEAL group and a partner of The meeco Group.  At the inauguration Hon. Devanand Virahsawmy, Minister of Environment and the top management of KIA Motors Corporation were also present.

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Africa, 2012 Solar Market Report

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Growing activities in the African market for The meeco Group last year

Present in South Africa since 2006, in Mauritius since the first quarter of 2012 and regularly present in Angola for the last 4 years, The meeco Group’s focus in the Indian Ocean and African markets has gained importance.  In fact, the swiss-based clean energy specialist has been very active in the region, developing projects and partnerships in South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Yemen, Tanzania and Gambia.  “We have always considered the African market as one of the most promising markets in the solar industry”, explains Dieter Trutschler, Sales Director for The meeco Group.

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SETL and The meeco Group JV complete 40 kWp installation at Universal College, Mauritius.

Students enjoy school year in building equipped with solar energy at Universal College

Since the start of the 2012-2013 school year at the Universal College in Mauritius, the 1450 students had a little surprise awaiting them. Indeed the College has recently decided to set itself up as a sustainable school model by installing a solar energy system on its rooftops. This decision echoes what is one of the College’s aims, that is not only to educate students but also to prepare them to become conscious citizens.

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Port Louis goes green with first 50 kWp PV site by SETL and The meeco Group’s Joint Venture

SETL of Mauritius and the Swiss meeco Group about to reach megawatt installed capacity in Mauritius

The Municipality of Port Louis, capital of Mauritius, has recently confirmed its plan to turn Port Louis into a green city. Lord-mayor Mamad Kodabaccys made this new strategic direction clear during one of his recent speeches at the City Council Meeting.

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The meeco Group joins Solar-Ernte-Technik Ltd (SETL) of the Leal Group to present sun2live at Mauritius largest trade fair

Solar and energy storage solutions by meeco at 2012 edition of “Salon de la Maison” The largest home and garden trade show in the Republic of Mauritius took place from April 25-29 at the Swami Vivekananda International Conference Centre in Pailles, just 10 minutes away from the capital Port-Louis. Over 120 exhibitors were present during … Read more