Seychelles Floats Solar Future | Seychelles News

Seychelles is powering ahead with solar energy, signing up to deepen ties with the International Solar Alliance after a major African summit in Zimbabwe. The island nation is building a groundbreaking 5.8-megawatt floating solar farm in Providence Lagoon—set for December 2026—with nearly 10,000 panels to meet 1.5% of its electricity needs. Part of a broader goal to reach 15% renewable energy by 2030, this project tackles land scarcity challenges unique to island nations. Despite supply chain delays tied to global conflicts, construction remains on track, funded via a $5.7 million loan and built by a French firm with local support. Seychelles aims to become a solar leader for small islands, leveraging global partnerships for funding, tech, and shared solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cdb0ea0c5e0e892