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The first privately developed solar power plants in Senegal have been commissioned.
- The plants have a cumulative capacity of 60MW.
- The plants have one of the lowest tariffs in Sub Saharan Africa.
ENGIE, Meridiam and FONSIS (Senegal’s Sovereign Strategic Investment Fund) have commissioned two solar PV power plants. The plants are located in the regions of Kaolack (Kahone Solaire SA (35MW)) and Diourbel (Kael Solaire SA (25MW)) and have a cumulative capacity of 60MW.
The plants were constructed as part of the Scaling Solar initiative in Senegal, which is being implemented by the Senegal government and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The initiative aims to promote investment in solar energy, and these two plants represent the first privately developed power plants in the country.
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The plants are going to be managed for a concessionary period of 25 years by a company owned by Meridiam (40%), ENGIE (40%) and FONSIS (20%).
Both solar power plants will provide electricity to about 540,000 while creating over 400 direct and indirect local jobs. The two plants will also reduce CO2 emissions by 89,000 tons annually. The proposed tariff for the power plants is one of the lowest in Africa, at under €0.04/kWh (25 XOF).