Photovoltaic Power Plants Grid-Connected
Directives pour l'évaluation des impacts environnementaux et sociaux des installations de production et de transport d'énergie électrique en Afrique de l'OuestRead More |
Guidelines for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Electric Power Generation and Transmission Systems in West AfricaRead More |
Solar PV in Africa: Costs and MarketsRead More |
Inaugurated in Senegal the largest solar PV plant in West AfricaThe Santhiou Mékhé solar PV plant in the community of Thies in Senegal was inagurated on 29th June 2017 being at the moment the largest solar PV plant in West Africa, with 30MW of installed capacity. After the inauguration of the Senergy 2 solar plant (20 MW) and the Malicounda PV plant (22 MW) in October and November 2016, this plant represents the third grid-connected PV plant commisioned in the ECOWAS member state in less than one year. With a cost of 41 millions of €, the plant is supposed to supply electricity to 200,000 households of the country and add a significant bit to guide Senegal to achieve 20% of electricity production through the use of renewable energies by end of 2017. Read More |
Senegal inaugurates a 20 MW solar power plantSenegal officially launched on the 22nd of October 2016, a 20MW solar power plant (Senergy 2) in Bokho in the country’s north. Senergy 2 is part of a two-plant project and is set to provide electricity to around 160,000 people. It is an important step for a nation which is actively working for the inclusion of renewables in the energy mix. Currently Senegal meets most of its energy needs by using imported fossil fuels. According to the ECOWREX data portal, the electrification rate in 2016 is 90% for urban areas whereas it is 30% for rural areas. With this grid-connected solar plant, the member state makes a movement to become an example for renewable energy development in West Africa, a region that still lags behind in its development and use of the technology. Read More |
West Africa's largest solar power plant in Senegal planned for 2017In May 2016, an agreement of € 43 million was signed for the Senergy project in Senegal, West Africa's largest solar power plant. Located in Méouane in the region of Thies, this solar plant is expected to start production in early 2017. It is funded by the FONSIS, the sovereign Strategic Investment Fund of Senegal, Méridiam, an investment fund, and Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency dedicated to the private sector. Read More |
Gambia signs solar PPA for 10 MWEmerging Power (Gambia) Ltd., has signed a 10-MW PV Solar Power Project Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 years with the National Water & Electricity Company (NAWEC) in Banjul, The Gambia. Emerging Power (Gambia) Ltd. is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed in The Gambia for the implementation of the project, which is planned on starting construction in May 2016. Read More |
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PaConstruction started in February 2020. Expected date of commissioning: 2021 PPP project - Urbasolar Group Read More |
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Centre International de Conferences Abdou Diouf (CICAD)Developer: Government of Senegal Contractor / EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction): Yingli Green Energy Spain; Subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, China Operator: Senelec Year of commissioning: 2014 Read More |
MalicoundaYear of commissioning: November 2016 Developer: Solaria Kima EPC Contractor: Techno Solaire 22MWp solar power plant connected to the grid: Read More |
OyandzeIt was commissioned in April 2016. Information: Read More |
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Ganjuwa LGAThe Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) on July 2016 inked power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the developers of 12 solar projects in Nigeria totalling 975 MW, local media reported. Read More |
Katsina SolarPan Africa Solar and the Federal Government of Nigeria have jointly signed Nigeria's first Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Read More |
Bokhol (Senergy II)Year of Commissioning: October 2016 Developer: Senergy 2 EPC Contractor: Omexom (Vinci) Centrale solaire de 20 mégawatts (MW) dans la région de Saint-Louis. Read More |
Santhiou Mekhe Solar Power Plant (SENERGY)Year of commissioning: June 2017 Developer: Senergy PV EPC Contractor: Solairedirect (Engie) Read More |
Santiago Solar PV plantThe Santiago Solar PV Project was one of the very first utility-scale solar PV projects in West Africa that demonstrated the feasibility of the technology in Cabo Verde and the region. Read More |
