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Investing in Mauritania can offer a wide range of opportunities, particularly in the energy sector. With major gas discoveries and large-scale renewable energy projects in development, the country is poised for significant growth in this area.

The report's analysis finds that expanding renewable generation capacity in Mauritania could improve the sustainability of mining operations, which currently represent close to a quarter of the country's GDP. These operations are energy-intensive, and mines currently rely predominantly on fossil fuels for their electricity supply.

Renewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania finds that the country could deploy these resources at scale to generate low-cost renewable electricity and hydrogen through electrolysis.

A major investment in wind energy infrastructure in Mauritania could not only provide a significant source of renewable energy for the country, but also make a significant contribution to global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change.

This could kickstart the transformation of Mauritania's energy sector, helping to close gaps in access to electricity and deliver strong economic and social benefits to the Mauritanian people. However, much more investment is needed, as is increased cooperation between both domestic and international stakeholders.

The sustainable development of Mauritania's high-quality wind and solar resources could serve as a catalyst for the country to achieve its vision of strong and inclusive economic growth, according to a new IEA report published today.