French investment firm Meridiam has launched a research and training program focused on renewable energy development in Dakar. The training program is managed by the International Centre for Training and Research in solar energy (CIFRES), a unit of the Higher Polytechnic School of Dakar (ESP). The centre will also feature a specific component devoted to research in renewable energy. Senegal has strong potential for renewable energy generation, most of it untapped. The plants are part of the Plan Sénégal Emergent (PSE), designed to enable the country to reach the target of 20% of renewable energy in its total energy mix and meet Senegal’s commitments under COP21.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 13, 2019 14:48 UTC