Senergy Solar Plant, 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.
The addition of the solar power plants form part of the World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program and are funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), European Investment Bank and Proparco. The project estimates that more than 400 jobs in the towns benefit from the existence of the new solar power plants 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.
This is Meridiam's second solar power project in Senegal, delivering an additional reliable supply of low-cost and low-carbon electricity. Overall, Ten Merina 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.
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.
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