What Central Electricity Board does

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is a parastatal body wholly owned by the Government of Mauritius, operating under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities. Established in 1952 and empowered by the Central Electricity Board Act 1963, CEB is the sole authority for the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity across Mauritius and Rodrigues. The utility serves over 500,000 customers on Mauritius and approximately 17,014 customers on Rodrigues through 15 Customer Service Centres, 3 stand-alone Cash Offices, a 24/7 helpdesk (130), and digital portals. Recorded peak demand reached 545.7 MW on 22 January 2025, with system losses at 6.10% as of September 2024.

CEB operates a vertically integrated electricity value chain encompassing thermal power stations (St Louis, Nicolay, Fort George, Fort Victoria), hydro power stations (Champagne, Ferney, Tamarind Falls, Magenta, Le-Val), and renewable assets (solar PV farms, wind). It manages 66kV and 22kV transmission networks supported by 652 metal lattice towers, gas-insulated substations, and a 24/7 System Control Centre in Curepipe. Recent technology investments include an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) integrated with SCADA for real-time grid monitoring, Battery Energy Storage Systems for renewable integration, smart metering infrastructure, and an ongoing network undergrounding programme targeting 50% completion by 2025. CEB also owns the CEB (FIBERNET) Co Ltd subsidiary, licensed by ICTA to provide wholesale data services via its utility fiber backbone (OPGW/ADSS) and METISS submarine connectivity.

CEB generates revenue primarily through regulated electricity sales across multiple tariff categories (Domestic 110-140, Commercial 215-255, Industrial 313-350, Sugar Factories 421-422, Street Lighting 510, Irrigation 515, Temporary Supply 615). Tariffs are subject to government approval, with a new schedule effective 1 May 2026. Supplementary revenue streams include connection fees (Rs 750-3000), security deposits, network extension charges (MUR 20,000-500,000+), processing fees, and transaction-fee collection of MBC TV license fees (Rs 150/month domestic) on behalf of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. Procurement value totaled MUR 3.14 billion in 2023, of which MUR 389.5 million was awarded across 2,467 contracts to local SMEs.

Name

Central Electricity Board

Legal name

Central Electricity Board

Website

https://ceb.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is a Mauritius government-owned parastatal utility and the sole authority for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and sale across Mauritius and Rodrigues, serving over 500,000 customers through thermal, hydro, and renewable power stations supported by ADMS, SCADA, and a 24/7 control centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC), Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC)

Keywords

• Electricity generation
• Power transmission distribution
• Utility grid services
• Renewable energy integration
• Electricity retail supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electricity Sales: CEB prepares and carries out development schemes with the general object of promoting, coordinating and improving the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Mauritius and Rodrigues.
2. Connection Fees and Security Deposits: One-time fees for new electricity connections including connection fees (Rs 750-3000 depending on phase type) and security deposits based on tariff category.
3. MBC TV License Collection: CEB collects Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation TV license fees on behalf of MBC from domestic electricity consumers as per the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (Collection of Licence Fees) Act 1984.
4. Network Extension Costs: Fees for network extension works including overhead network extension capital costs (MUR 20,000-500,000+ depending on pole count) and distribution transformer costs (MUR 115,000-450,000+ depending on capacity).
5. Processing Fees: Various processing fees for services including meter testing (Rs 450), displacement of service lines (Rs 450), temporary supply connections (Rs 750-3000), and clearance for construction permits (Rs 375).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEB is the sole parastatal electricity authority for Mauritius and Rodrigues, operating as a vertically integrated utility. It generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to over 500,000 customers across domestic, commercial, industrial, and government segments. The company also manages grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and broadband wholesale data services through its subsidiary CEB FiberNet.

Product overview

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) operates as a vertically integrated utility providing end-to-end electricity services. The product portfolio centers on three core platforms: the Customer Service Portal (for online account management, bill payments, and consumption monitoring), the Supplier Portal (for procurement and bidding), and the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) for grid monitoring and control. These are supported by an array of infrastructure projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems, Smart Meters, Gas-Insulated Substations, and network modernization initiatives such as the 6.6kV to 22kV conversion and 50% undergrounding target by 2025. CEB FiberNet extends the utility's infrastructure into wholesale data services. The company operates multiple power stations (thermal and hydro) across Mauritius and Rodrigues, with renewable energy expansion through solar PV and wind projects. Customer-facing digital services include the 130 Helpdesk, SolarCity Simulator, and various e-services for billing and outage management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electricity Supply Service Vertically integrated electricity supply service delivering generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to over 500,000 customers across Mauritius and Rodrigues across domestic, commercial, industrial, and government segments.
• Customer Service Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Peak electricity demand capacity of 545.7 MW achieved on 22 January 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CEB FiberNet Co LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCEB (FIBERNET) Co Ltd is a private company fully owned by the CEB. It is licensed by the ICTA to provide Wholesale Data Services to licensed operators in Mauritius. It leverages CEB's extensive utility infrastructure (OPGW/ADSS) and METISS submarine international connectivity to encourage the deployment of world-class broadband infrastructure in the country.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC): Vertically integrated, state-influenced utility and sole distributor in Kenya. Comparable model of government-influenced utility serving a defined national franchise with significant T&D and metering operations.
• Seychelles Energy (SenteLEC / PUC): State-owned parastatal utility of Seychelles, operating generation and distribution in another small Indian Ocean island. Comparable state ownership, small island scale, and renewable integration priorities.

Others

• Schneider Electric / Siemens Energy (T&D vendors): OEM and systems integrator providing ADMS, SCADA, GIS substations, and smart metering solutions typically procured by utilities like CEB. Useful as an ecosystem/technology peer for benchmarking modernization scope and cost.
• National Grid (UK) partner utilities: While not a direct peer, National Grid's T&D operational practices (ADMS, BESS, smart metering rollouts) inform the technical roadmap CEB is executing, making it a useful ecosystem/technology comparator.

Broad incumbents

• Engie SA: Global utility with a strong renewable plus grid services portfolio, including energy storage, solar PV development, and microgrid solutions for island and remote geographies. Comparable strategic adjacency in BESS and distributed solar.
• Enel SpA: Global integrated utility with significant renewable generation, smart grid (ADMS/SCADA-class systems), and end-to-end utility operations. Provides benchmark for what global utilities deploy in T&D modernization.
• EDF (Électricité de France): Major global state-influenced utility with deep expertise in nuclear and renewable generation, T&D, smart grid (ADMS-equivalent), and energy storage. Operates CEB-comparable services across broader geographies.

Direct peers

• Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC): Vertically integrated electric utility serving the Cayman Islands with a similar mix of diesel, solar, and battery storage. Operates under a similar franchise/regulatory model serving a small island market.
• Jamaica Public Service Company: Vertically integrated, regulated electric utility holding a monopoly franchise in Jamaica, serving ~600,000 customers with a similar mix of hydro, thermal, and renewable generation. Direct comparable for an island parastatal utility business model.
• Barbados Light & Power: Vertically integrated regulated utility serving Barbados, a small island developing state with similar generation mix (thermal-heavy transitioning to renewables). Comparable scale of customer base and regulatory structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ceb.intnet.mu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceb-fibernet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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