The West African Development Bank has approved a $24 million loan for the construction and operation of a 30MW solar PV power plant with a 15MW/45MWh energy storage system in Senegal. The PV solar power project is to be developed by Teranga Niakhar Storage, Energy Resources Senegal (ERS) and Climate Fund Managers (CFM). According to the Emerging Senegal Plan, the government’s main energy sector priorities are to diversify energy sources. Senegal: 2-year service agreement signed for thermal generation plantDue to dependence on expensive liquid fuels for 90% of power generation, Senegal has some of the highest generation costs in Africa, says the International Trade Administration. Meanwhile, Senegal is looking beyond solar power plant to gas for diversificationMeanwhile, the Senegalese government is constructing the largest power plant in the country with an installed capacity of 366MW in a combined bimodal gas and steam cycle.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2023 14:55 UTC