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What is SUNREF?

A green credit line for businesses and individuals, through partner banks and local technical assistance

Developed by Agence française de développement (AFD) in more than 30 countries, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance (SUNREF) is part of a broad initiative to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources in priority sectors, namely: Construction, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Agriculture. In partnership with the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB), SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (SBM), and AfrAsia Bank Limited (ABL), SUNREF Mauritius offers both financial and technical assistance, so that companies can seize the opportunities of green growth, increase their competitiveness, improve their brand image and get access to new markets.

AFD’s green finance label

SUNREF Mauritius consists of a credit line of EUR 85 million provided by the AFD through partner banks to finance green and inclusive projects which can benefit from Investment Grants of between 5% and 16% of the eligible loan amount. AFD has been involved since 2009 in assisting Mauritius in its transition towards a greener, more inclusive, and more sustainable economy. In association with three local partner banks, AFD has successfully developed a green finance market with appropriate marketing approaches.

SUNREF Mauritius also has a technical assistance programme to help:

  • Build the technical capacity of partner banks to identify investment opportunities in climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as in gender equality
  • Advise investors on the eligibility of their investment under the SUNREF Mauritius programme and propose best in class technologies, as they develop their projects
  • Monitor the implementation of their projects
  • The banks market, communicate and promote the financial offers available under the credit line

Topics covered by SUNREF Mauritius: Mitigation & Adaptation to climate change as well as Gender equality

SUNREF is the tailor-made solution that enables companies to invest in equipment and innovative green technologies, thereby adopting business models that are more sustainable and environment-friendly, allowing them to enhance their energy security and resilience to climate change, while reducing their operating costs and environmental ecological. The process has been further streamlined with the creation, in concert with our partner banks, of a list of pre-approved technologies for climate  change mitigation and adaptation projects (see LEME below). Moreover, the issue of gender equality, between men and women in the Mauritian economy is also addressed in this programme.

Eligible investments

The below list is non-exhaustive and proposes investments that are eligible under the 3 main components of the SUNREF programme:

  • Climate change mitigation
    – Investments in renewable energies (for example: Solar PV, wind, hydro, biomass)
    – Investments in energy efficiency projects.
    – Investments in electric mobility.
    – Financing of eco-businesses (for example: producers/installers of solar water heaters or Energy Saving Companies (ESCOs))
    – Investments in green buildings with resilient solutions (with regards to treatment on water management, resilience against strong winds, risk of flooding, extreme temperatures, etc…).
  • Climate change adaptation
    – Investments in water resource management (irrigation, recycling, rainwater harvesting, desalination plant)
    – Investments in smart agriculture projects (for example: sheltered farming, resilient varieties, use of technology, etc…)
    – Investments geared towards coastal zone protection & rehabilitation
    – Investments related to thermal insulation (using bio/plant based materials, green roofs, etc…)
    – Investments related to treatment of wastewater & effluents
    – Investments in green buildings with resilient solutions (with regards to treatment on water management, resilience against strong winds, risk of flooding, extreme temperatures, etc…).
    – Certified green buildings are eligible under Mitigation and/or Adaptation (case by case treatment to identify the nature of the certification and the solutions implemented).
  • Gender
    – Investments based on the action plan delivered after the gender self-assessment for which technical assistance is available to provide support.

Support Documents

SUNREF MAURITIUS BROCHURE

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GUIDE FOR PROJECT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

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Projects

Projet MAREF – Mon Tresor Business Gateway

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Projet Clean in Place (CIP) de Quality Beverages Ltd

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Projet CO2 Gaz Carbonique Ltd

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Projet Helios Beauchamp

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News

Appel a candidature

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Intégralité de l’atelier ‘réhabilitation et protection des zones côtières’

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Communiqué de presse – atelier sur la réhabilitation et protection des zones côtières

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Maurice : vers un modèle économique bas carbone et plus résilient

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List of Eligible Materials and Equipment (LEME)

This pre-established list provides a precise description of the eligible technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

LEME Download Links:

LEME Adaptation
LEME Mitigation
LEME ADAPTATION
LEME MITIGATION
LEME ADAPTATION
wdt_ID No. Ref Best Available Technology (BAT) Objective Applications Minimum Performance Criteria / Minimum requirements Download Links
1 A Water resource management
2 A.1 Rainwater collection for domestic use
3 A.1.2 Water tank Reduce consumption of drinking water for non-drinking purposes Install to collect rainwater from the roof and gutters Decrease of overall water consumption (10% minimum) or % of non-potable use provided by collected water (20% minimum) Links
4 A.2 Water runoff collection
5 A.2.1 Retention basin Collect runoff water for local non-drinking usage instead of resorting to utility facilities Underground structure of runoff water with regulated drainage system under green areas, sports field, or for smaller volumes at private homes Decrease of overall water consumption (10% minimum) or % of non-potable use provided by collected water (20% minimum) Links
6 B Water demand management
7 B.4 CIP (Cleaning In Place)
8 B.4.1 CIP (Cleaning In Place) with recirculation process The CIP is an autonomic system for installation cleaning without proceeding to dismantling all the equipment Industrial Use: beverage industry, agrofood industries, dairy product activities Decrease of water consumption by 70% in relation with cleaning processes and chemical reagent consumption by at least 40%, from return of experiences (technical littérature) when recirculation configuration is implemented Links
9 B.3 Techniques de réutilisation des effluents traitées
10 B.3.1 Microstation, with tertiary treatment Used treated effluent for irrigation purposes. Reduction of potable water consumption Domestic used and industrial use Mauritius standards for reused in irrigation + supplier performance (on technical specifications) Links
11 B.2 Techniques for improving water efficiency for agricultural / landscape use (including water-saving irrigation techniques)
12 B.2.1 Micro-irrigation or drip irrigation Water the plantations as close as possible. Limit water losses by evaporation, splashing, …) Drip irrigation with subsurface pipes Decrease of overall water consumption (10% minimum) or % of non-potable use provided by collected water (20% minimum) Links
13 B.2.2 Lateral move irrigation system Limit water losses Sugar cane application and large exploitation Decrease of overall water consumption (10% minimum) or % of non-potable use provided by collected water (20% minimum) Links
14 B.1 Technologies for improving water efficiency (domestic use)
15 B.1.1 Tap Aerator Reduce potable water consumption Installed on each tap (domestic and industrial used) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
16 B.1.10 Water-saving washing machine Reduce potable water consumption Use washing machine with water reduction Energy efficiency Min Class A ++ Average water consumption per cycle less than or equal to 60L Links
17 B.1.2 Efficient Shower Reduce potable water consumption Installed on each shower (domestic and industrial used) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
18 B.1.3 Water savers for WC tank Reduce potable water consumption Installed on each toilet (domestic and industrial used) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
19 B.1.4 Rainwater system to provide flushing water to the toilet Reduce potable water consumption Implement for new construction (private ou industrial) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
20 B.1.5 Timed Tap Reduce potable water consumption Implement for new construction (private ou industrial) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
21 B.1.6 Limited flow systems (flanges) Reduce potable water consumption Implement for new construction (private ou industrial) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
22 B.1.7 Double Stop Mixers (sinks) Reduce potable water consumption Implement for new construction (private ou industrial) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
23 B.1.8 Thermostatic mixing valves (showers) Reduce potable water consumption Implement for new construction (private ou industrial) Decrease of water consumption (30% minimum) Links
24 B.1.9 Water-saving dishwasher models Reduce potable water consumption To be installed on each tap (domestic and industrial used) To be installed on each tap (domestic and industrial used) Links
25 C
26 C.1 Protected crops
27 C.3.1 Defense techniques (windbreaker, nets, etc.) High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri Links
28 C.3.3 Tunnel greenhouse High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri 4.35m ridge height 2.4m front beam height Links
29 C.3.4 Tropic greenhouse High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri Crop cultivation / SmartAgri Links
30 C.3.5 Classic greenhouse High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri Crop cultivation / SmartAgri Links
31 C.3.6 Flat Net house High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri roof height 4.0m No trellising support Links
32 C.3.7 Total Net house High reduction of water consumption and capacity building towards a resilient crop production system Crop cultivation / SmartAgri roof height 5.1m Trellising support Links

LEME MITIGATION
wdt_ID No Ref. Best Available Technology (BAT) Objective
1 A Improve thermal performances of building enveloppe
2 A.1 Roofs and walls: retrofiting or new building
3 A.1.1 Insulated metal Panels Polyurethane / polycyanurate foam , Extruded polystyrene, Glass wool Improvment of roof and wall insulation on open framing structures
4 A.1.2 Extruded or expanded polystyrene panels, polyurethane panels, spray polyurethane foam , glass wool, rock wool panels or rolls Improvement of roof insulation on concrete flat roofs and walls
5 A.2.2 Adhesive film sticked on existing windows for reducing the heat transfer in the buildinga Reduction of thermal transfert through windows
6 A.2.3 External Shading devices : blinds, window covers , Horizontal or vertical sun protections in facade Protection against direct sunshine (panels or other protecxtion devices)
7 A.2 Windows
8 A.2.1 Double-glazing window with low SHGC glass Improvement of thermal transfert through windows
9 A.2.2 Adhesive film sticked on existing windows for reducing the heat transfer in the buildinga Reduction of thermal transfert through windows
10 A.2.3 External Shading devices : blinds, window covers , Horizontal or vertical sun protections in facade Protection against direct sunshine (panels or other protecxtion devices)
11 B Improve HVAC & Refrigeration System performances
12 B.6 Air handling units
13 B.6.1 High efficiency air handling unit (AHU) Reducing electricity consumption by replacing existing AHU
14 B.6.2 Air handling unit with cold recovery Reducing electricity consumption by replacing existing AHU
15 B.3 Efficient refrigeration systems
16 B.3.1 Air cooled high efficiency chillers Reduce electricity consumption of chillers and pumps by replacing existing air cooled or water cooled chillers
17 B.3.2 Water cooled high efficiency chillers. And water cooled chillers to achieve higher SEER (in Port bassins for example, at rather low depths) Reduce electricity consumption of chillers and pumps by replacing existing air cooled or water cooled chillers by more efficient systems in termes of EER)
18 B.3.3 Absorption/adsorption refrigeration Systems considering their high cost of investments (case by case demo projects) and their expected EER Replace existing water cooled chiller ,to benefit from free energy produced by waste in industrial process or solar heating panels. As far as solar energy conversion is concerned, the EER should be achievable at the required levels through demo projects.
19 B.1 Individual and medium sacae air conditionning systems up to 100 kW
20 B.1.1 Monosplit air cooled with inverter P cooling <20 KW. Monosplit cooling power for households should be under 5,0 kW/unit Reduce the electric consumption by replacing ” no inverter” air conditioners
21 B.1.2 Multisplits air cooled with inverters and with an unique external unit up to 100 kW Reduce the electric consumption by replacing air-conditioners in the configuration of several monosplit units in the same building) with the inverter design. By a different design (only one outdoor equipment)
22 B.4 Large range air conditionning systems – cooling towers and Advanced cooling systems
23 B.4.1 High efficiency dry cooling tower with high efficiency fans and motors, VSD Reduce electricity consumption by replacing existing dry cooling tower
24 B.4.2 High efficiency evaporative cooling tower , mini IE2 fan motors and VSD High efficiency evaporative cooling tower , mini IE2 fan motors and VSD
25 B.4.3 High efficiency evaporative cooling tower with hybrid condenser , mini IE2 fan motors and VSD Reduce electricity consumption by replacing existing dry cooling or evaporative tower
26 B.4.4 Alternative cooling systems for large scale buildings (commercial malls), agrofood industries and commercial logistics. Choice of refrigerants according to Greenhouse impacts and energy efficiency targets Using refirgerants like the R448a in cooling systems or the NH3 and CO2 refrigerants (natural fluids) to reduce energy consumption by 20% and have a reduced Global Warming Power (ratio: GWP level). Selection criteria refer to comments.
27 B.2 Medium range air conditionning systems above 100 kW
28 B.2.1 Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) ou variable refrigerant volume (VRV) units above 100 KW Reduce the electric consumption by replacing existing monosplit, multisplit or small chilled water-air conditioned systems. The design is either under the ” variable refrigerant flow or variable refrigerant volume” VRF ou VRV concept for systems above 1
29 B.5 Pumping equipements
30 B.5.1 High efficiency pump (Motor and pump integrated or non integrated) Replace electricity consumption bu replacing existing pump
31 B.7 Water chilled water storage (Thermal storage) system
32 B.7.1 Cold chilled water storage (thermal storage) systems include regulation devices, supervision equipements…) to have high performance ratio Store energy produced as free energy at a low cost to postpone its use during the peak hours (peak demand)
33 C Reduce energy consumption to produce hot water
34 C.2 Heat recovery
35 C.2.1 Heat recovery exchanger on chiller condensers. Recover heat from hot gases before chiller condenser to produce hot water for sanitary or industrial uses
36 C.2.2 Heat recovery on air compressor Recover heat from hot compressed air to produce hot water for sanitary use
37 C.1 Solar water heaters
38 C.1.1 Vacuum tube collectors Produce hot water from solar energy for sanitary or industrial uses
39 C.1.2 Flat plate collectors Flat plate collectors
40 C.1.3 Heat pumps for the production of hot water for households or large scale facilities within the residential sector or hotels Heat Pumps: producing hot water of households or large scale facilities with high SEER above 4, leading to high electricity efficiency and avoiding constraints linked to large roof surface needed for thermal solar panels
41 D Improve lighting system efficiency
42 D.1 Lamps, fixtures and ballasts
43 D.1.1 Led lamps: led downlight fixtures. Replace lamps and fixtures existing lamps by more efficient and sustainable led equipped devices.
44 D.1.2 Connected supervision (web) of street lighting systems using LED lamps with real time monitoring Electricity savings through low energy consumption strategies with LED (lamps) and connected monitoring devices to adapt the lightling power in real time for the best service
45 E.1.3 Window air Conditioning shut-off Switch Automatic stop of functioning of air conditioning when windows are opened
46 E Reduce electricity consumption by monitoring and Control System implementation
47 E.1 Lighting , HVAC control system and Advanced Cooling systems
48 E.1.1 Occupancy sensors Reduce lighting and air conditionning consumption by implementing occupancy control systems
49 E.1.2 Energy saving switch for hotel Reduce the electric consumption by automatic cut of the supply of the main electrical devices
50 E.1.4 DALI (Digital adressable lighting interface) Decrease of electricity consumption of electricity by an optimized management of lighting
51 E.1.5 Building management system associated with data collection Computerized data collection of energy consumption parameters such as flows, electric power, temperatures, pressure in ordrer to manage anf optimize lighting, HVAC and Cooling systems
52 F Improve energy efficiency of electrical motors and promote renewale energy solutions (PV systems and solar pumps)
53 F.1 Electric motors
54 F.1.1 High efficiency low voltage motors Replace existing motors by efficient motor
55 F.1.2 Variable Speed drive for AC induction motors 0,5 kW- 1 MW range Add Variable speed drive to an existing motor
56 F.1.3 Variable speed drive for Synchronous motors 0,75kW- 500 Kw Add Variable speed drive to an existing motor
57 F.2 PV Solar Systems
58 F 2.2 PV tracker for small/medium scale projects didn’t prove to be beneficial for large projects (benefits/ costs ratio and return of investments) Small or medium scale if increased energy efficiency is matching overcosts of investments
59 F.2.1 Photovoltaïc Systems with mono/polycrystalline PV panels, thin film panels, inverters, EMS or energy management systems PV plants on roofs or ground
60 F.2.3 High efficiency Solar Pump Pumps with PV direct drive
61 G Improve performance of Compressed air system
62 G.2 Compressed air dryers
63 G.2.1 Cycling Refrigerated air dryer or VSD compressor air dryer Replace air dryer by high efficiency equipment
64 G.2.2 Absorption air dryer Replace air dryer in case of high quality and low volumes
65 G.1 Compressors
66 G.1.1 High efficiency Screw Air Compressor Replace reciprocating air compressor
67 H Improve performance of steam production and steam network
68 H.1 Boilers
69 H.1.1 High efficiency steam boiler In case of new equipment or boiler house retrofit
70 H.1.3 Condensate recovery system Recycle condensate in boiler to recover heat.
71 H.2 Burners
72 H.2.1 High efficiency forced draught type burner As a replacement of classic ventelle burner
73 H.2.2 Oil burner manual or testing kit To allow a better regulation of burners and an improvement of the burner efficiency
74 H.3 Insulation for plumbing and equipment
75 H.3.1 Removable insulating pads or valves and fittings To reduce heat losses of the steam network
76 H.3.2 Fiberglass or foam glass pipe and fitting insulation To reduce heat losses of the steam network
77 I General process equipments
78 I.1 Fan
79 I.1.1 High efficiency fan Replace or retrofit of fans on industrial installations or HVAC
80 I.3 Heat pump
81 I.3.1 High efficient heat pump Production of hot water for sanitary or industrial use
82 I.2 Pump
83 I.2.1 High efficiency pump Replace or retrofit of pumps on industrial installations or HVAC
84 I.4 Sensors and metering
85 I.4.1 Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Mass flow rate, power, lumens. These sensors will be used for data collection and energy performance contracting Optimization of the energy use of equipments for monitoring objectives in the frame of energy performance schemes or energy management approaches
86 J Specific Process equipments
87 J.1 Coolrooms, refrigerated showcases and display cabinets
88 J.1.1 High efficiency coolrooms, refrigerated showcases and display cabinets Reduction of electricity consumption by more efficient new equipements
89 J.1.2 Reinforced wall and roof insulation Reduction of electricity consumption by retrofit of equipements
90 J.1.3 Night blinds Reduction of electricity consumption by retrofit of equipements
91 K Renewable Energy: hydroelectricity
92 K.1 Micro / pico- hydroelectricity
93 K.1.1 Hydroelectric turbine Power of a few KW (pico) or up to 100 kW generators, alternators, EMS (energy management systems) Increase of the production by retrofit or replacement of equipments
94 L Urban Street furniture and PV systems for new services
95 L.1 Urban Street furniture and PV systems for new services
96 L.1.1 Sustainable street furniture web-connected and with PV powered associated to battery storage Provide new neigborhood services with PV powered urban furniture not connected to the grid (E-Tree concept)
97 M E- Mobility solutions for companies, transport operators and leasing companies
98 M.1 E- Mobility solutions for companies, transport operators and leasing companies
99 M.1.1 E-Mobility developed by companies and transport operators Introduce E-mobility solutions for large scale applications excluding households

Developed by

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AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT

AFDPORTLOUIS@afd.fr
+230 213 64 00
 

With the financial participation of

eu

Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius

delegation-mauritius@eeas.europa.eu
207 1515
 

Implemented by

bm

BUSINESS MAURITIUS
sunref@businessmauritius.org
+230 466 36 00

In partnership with

mcb

The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd

contact@mcb.mu
+230 202 5000
SBM

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd

sbm@sbmgroup.mu
+230 207 0111
 
Afrasia

AfrAsia Bank Ltd

afrasia@afrasiabank.com
+230 208 5500
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