Senelec
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Senelec is the national electricity company of Senegal. It is a state-owned utility responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It was established in 1968 as the national electricity company following the merger of various private companies. The company plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable and stable supply of electricity to meet the energy needs of Senegal. It is involved in the generation of electricity through various sources, including thermal power plants, and hydroelectric facilities, and increasingly incorporating renewable energy sources. It has been involved in initiatives to diversify its energy mix and increase the share of renewable energy in the generation portfolio. It operates under the oversight and regulation of the government of Senegal.
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November 14, 2023
Infinity Power To Add Battery Storage At Senegal Wind Farm
Senegal’s state utility Senelec has signed a 20-year capacity change agreement with Egyptian/UAE developer Infinity Power to supply a 40 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Parc Eolie...
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June 10, 2021
Engie commissions the 60 MW solar projects under Scaling Solar program in Senegal
Engie SA together with its partners Meridiam and FONSIS (Senegal’s Sovereign Strategic Investment Fund) has commissioned two solar farms with a combined capacity of 60 MW in Senegal. The p...
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May 31, 2021
Lekela contracts DNV to study feasibility of 40 MW Senegal Battery Storage for Grid Resiliency Project
DNV has been selected as contractor to perform a feasibility study for the Senegal Battery Storage for Grid Resiliency Project, a project funded through a grant provided by the US Trade and Developmen...
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February 26, 2019
IFC considers financing for 60 MW solar projects in Senegal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has disclosed that it is considering financing the development of two greenfield solar photovoltaic power plants in Senegal.
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October 31, 2017
Senegal releases scaling solar RFP
The Government of Senegal issues an open tender for solar projects in Diourbel, Kaoack, and Fatick regions of the country, with a combined storage capacity of 100 MW.
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September 27, 2017
Africa50’s Cooperation with Senelec for 120 MW power plant in Senegal
Africa50, the infrastructure fund for Africa, signed a development agreement with Senelec, Senegal’s electricity provider, for competitive selection of a strategic sponsor to develop a 120 MW co...
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May 25, 2016
Proparco finance Meridiam’s solar project in Senegal
Proparco allocated a €34.5 million loan with an 18-year maturity to finance the construction and operation of a photovoltaic solar power plant in Senegal.
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