Mainstream Renewable Power has completed the construction of the first turbine in the 158 MW Taiba N’Diaye Wind Farm located in the semi-arid Sahel plain of Senegal.
The wind facility consists of 46 units of V126-3.45 MW wind turbines by Vestas Wind Systems. Once operational, the wind farm can provide up to 450,000 MWh of energy per year serving up to two million people.
The project is a joint venture of Lekela, 60%-owned by Actis and 40% by a group led by Mainstream.
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July 23, 2019
Two solar projects in Senegal achieve financial close
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has finalized financing for the first two Scaling Solar projects in Senegal, allowing construction to start on two solar plants that will provide 60 MWac of clea...
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April 29, 2019
Meridiam Infrastructure Africa Fund closes at EUR546
Meridiam has closed its Meridiam Infrastructure Africa Fund (MIAF) which was reopened in November 2018 for EUR546 (US$613.5 million) surpassing its initial target of EUR 510 million (US...
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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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January 31, 2019
Eiffage Energia starts construction of 158.7 MW wind project in Senegal
Eiffage Energia has commenced the construction of the 158.7 MW wind project in Senegal. In collaboration with Vestas, the wind farm will be equipped with 46 units of V126 wind turbines wit...
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November 16, 2018
Senelec signs PPA for 60 MW solar PV projects in Senegal
Engie SA and its partners have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with local electricity company Senelec. The partners, among which is investor and asset manager Meridiam, will be selling elect...
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