Senegal exports to large-scale energy storage

When will a battery energy storage system start in Senegal?

Construction of the battery energy storage system is expected to commence in early 2024 at the Tobène substation in Thies and is expected to become operational in 2025. Once complete, it will be one of the largest of its kind in West Africa, and will help Senegal to avoid approximately 37,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Will Senegal be a low cost producer of electricity?

Expected to be one of the lowest cost producers of electricity in Senegal, the project is helping reduce the cost of electricity generation in the country, which has one of the highest generation costs in Sub-Saharan Africa. About Infinity Power Infinity Power is Africa’s largest pure play renewable energy provider.

What makes Senegal a sustainable country?

The power sector is the key enabler for Senegal’s sustainable development. The country’s electricity mix is dominated by heavy fuel oil (HFO), which accounted for 70% 2 of total electricity generation in 2022. In recent years, renewable energy has overtaken coal, with wind and solar power accounting for 21% of generation in 2022.

Does Senegal need a power sector transition strategy?

Senegal’s power sector transition needs a clear strategy, which includes the full implementation of the power sector reforms, the expansion of the electricity network, the creation of renewable energy zones and auctions, as well as increased balancing power at the domestic and regional levels within the West African Power Pool.