How can a photovoltaic system benefit Senegal?

An array of 92,000 photovoltaic panels has been installed and around 30MWp of renewable energy can now be utilised – securing a valuable and sustainable supply of low-cost electricity for Senegal, while providing an uplift to the local economy.

How much solar power does Senegal have?

The availability of sunny hours per year is around 3,030 for most parts of Senegal, with annual solar radiation of 8.3 kilowatt-hours per square meter per day. 12 The annual generation per unit of installed PV capacity in Senegal is approximately 1600-1800 KWh/kWp/year. 3

Why is senergy a good investment in Senegal?

Overall, the Senergy project is a significant contributor to Senegal’s installed solar PV capacity and is providing clean and affordable power to more than 200,000 Senegalese people. A dedicated team is responsible for supervising Meridiam’s four solar plants in Senegal. The plants therefore benefit from pooled resources and return of experience.

What is senergy solar project?

In operation since July 2017. The Senergy project consists of the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of a 29.5 MWp solar power plant. Senergy PV S.A. was also in charge of the construction of a 9-km transmission line on behalf of the client Senelec, the Senegalese electricity utility.

How much does electricity cost in Senegal?

As per SENELEC’s (national electricity company of Senegal) current rate, the price of electricity for households in Senegal is 0.2223 USD/kWh. The electricity price for businesses is 0.3136 USD/kWh. 4 As per survey reports, nearly 55% of the population is connected to an electricity supply that worked most or all of the time.