Senegal Solar Photovoltaic Off-Grid Power Station Network

Nearly 540,000 people in Senegal will get access to clean and affordable power following the launch of two solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, financed by IFC, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar program. Kaolack Province Senegal is fully provided with solar power since 2008. A solar grid fed by three PV plants of 8,4 kWp joint capacity acts as model for the electrification of poor rural areas. Power storage is done with high -quality industrial lead acid batteries.

Does Senegal need a solar power plant?

Senegal´s power sector has been historically reliant on costly fuel imports, with about 80 percent of its energy mix being oil-based. “The Kael and Kahone solar power plants exemplify our commitment to supporting Senegal's transition to cleaner, more affordable energy, while creating business opportunities for local communities.

How many solar photovoltaic plants will be built in Senegal?

Two new solar photovoltaic plants will be built: the 25 megawatt peak (MWp) Kael solar park in the Touba region in western Senegal and the 35 MWp Kahone solar park in the Kaolack region in central western Senegal.

Does Senegal have access to electricity?

The competitive tendering was led by Senegal’s Energy Regulatory Commission (CRSE). Although the proportion of Senegalese people with access to electricity has increased sharply over the past 30 years, nearly a quarter of the population still lacks access.

Which countries have scaled solar-backed PV projects?

Senegal is the second country to bring Scaling Solar-backed PV projects to the operational stage. In March 2019, the first solar plant financed and tendered under the Scaling Solar program was inaugurated in Zambia.

Who sponsors Senegal's energy plants?

The two plants are sponsored by Engie, Meridiam, and the Senegalese Sovereign Wealth Fund for Strategic Investments (FONSIS). The competitive tendering was led by Senegal’s Energy Regulatory Commission (CRSE).

Which solar power plants are the cheapest in Sub-Saharan Africa?

"Proparco is delighted with the successful commissioning of the Kahone and Kael solar power plants, which constitutes a new milestone in Senegal's low carbon transition. The price of the electricity produced by these projects is one of the cheapest in sub-Saharan Africa.

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The project will provide clean, reliable energy for 235,000 people in Senegal.     Largest photovoltaic with added battery energy storage systems (BESS) project in West Africa, accelerating the uptake of critical battery technology in the region. The investment supports Senegal’s drive to reach 40% of renewable energy …

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