Juwi says it will construct a $33.2 million solar-plus-storage project in Senegal, integrating a 20 MW solar plant with 11 MWh of battery storage. The system will meet 20% of the energy needs of the Grande Côte mineral sands mine.
Germany''s Juwi Renewable Energies will build a 20 MW solar PV project in Senegal to supply 20% of the energy needs for Eramet''s Grande Côte mineral sands mine. Juwi''s South African office will oversee the project, which includes 11 MWh of battery storage.
“The project will reduce carbon emissions by 25,000 tons annually and create over 100 jobs during its construction and maintenance phases,” said Juwi. “The off-grid hybrid installation, among the largest in Senegal, will reduce the mine''s reliance on heavy fuel oil, improve production stability, and align with Eramet''s global decarbonization strategy.”
“By leveraging Juwi''s expertise in off-grid solar and storage solutions, alongside their engineering capabilities for complex ground conditions, and Eramet''s commitment to sustainability, the project sets a new benchmark for innovation in the mining sector,” said Paris-based Eramet.
The Grande Côte mine, located in Diogo, western Senegal, ranks as the world''s fourth-largest producer of mineral sands, including ilmenite, leucoxene, zircon, and rutile. Operations began in 2014, employing 2,000 people. The site also runs a 36 MW heavy fuel oil power plant to support its activities.
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Africa REN, a renewable energy company based in West Africa, has received EUR 32 million for its Walo Storage Project in Senegal.The project, which is hailed as a major breakthrough for West Africa, is the first battery-storage project in the area dedicated to frequency regulation.
Senegal faces grid capacity challenges due to limited spinning reserves and the integration of intermittent energy.The Walo storage project will bring stability to the local grid and help reduce power outages.
Of the €32 million, FMO provided a €11 million loan. The bank provided an additional €8 million loan through the Access to Energy Fund, one of the funds FMO manages on behalf of the Dutch government, with the aim of creating sustainable access to energy in developing countries.
“With the financing of the Walo Storage project, FMO contributes to a more stable and sustainable energy supply in Senegal,” said Huib-Jan de Ruijter, Co-Chief Investment Officer at FMO.
“The transaction is an important milestone for FMO in adding storage to FMO''s energy strategy, which goes beyond energy generation and addresses bottlenecks in the energy transition. With the Walo Storage project, FMO also further strengthens its strategic relationship with Africa REN and its commitment to support Senegal''s energy sector,” adds Ruijter.
An additional €11 million loan was provided by EAIF, a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, plus $1.5 million (equivalent in EUR) of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) extended by PIDG Technical Assistance.
Commenting on the transaction, Tidiane Doucoure, Director at Ninety One, the Fund Manager of The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, said: “We are delighted to back Africa REN and support the first project-financed solar + battery storage project in Senegal, using our experience and expertise in the country. Upon completion, the project will provide grid stabilization and ancillary services to the utility company, Senelec”.
Africa REN says that the investment is in line with their commitment to positively contribute to the communities where they operate.The Walo project includes an inclusion program that involves the training of young people as well as the construction of small solar plants to power local pumping stations.
This landmark funding by FMO and EAIF for the Walo Storage Project reaffirms the commitment of our company to the region.This funding also paves the way for an innovative, resilient energy infrastructure to support Senegal’s 2030 Universal Access goal and reduce CO2 emissions significantly,” said Gilles Parmentier, CEO of Africa REN.
Cairo, Egypt and Abu Dhabi, UAE: Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt''s Infinity and UAE''s Masdar, announced today the signing of a 20-year Capacity Change Agreement with Senelec, Senegal''s national electricity company to supply 40MW through a battery energy storage system (BESS). The system will enable Senelec to stabilise the nation''s electricity grid and pave the way for further renewable energy growth in Senegal.
The project will be operated by Infinity Power''s Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye (PETN) windfarm, located approximately 70km north of Dakar. The windfarm supplies 158.7MW of clean, renewable wind energy to over 2 million people across Senegal. PETN represents a 15% uplift in Senegal''s renewable generation capacity, and is the largest wind farm in West Africa.
Construction of the battery energy storage system is expected to commence in early 2024 at the Tobène substation in Thies and is expected to become operational in 2025. Once complete, it will be one of the largest of its kind in West Africa, and will help Senegal to avoid approximately 37,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. The BESS will also provide ancillary services such as frequency regulation, reactive power support, and energy charge and discharge.
With this project, Infinity Power aims to further its commitment to empowering a future of sustainable, renewable energy across Africa. The BESS will support Senelec in reducing its dependence on reserve capacity derived from thermal plants, with Senelec estimating that the BESS will save the grid an estimated $165 million over its operating life.
Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Chairman of Infinity Power said, "The capacity charge agreement we have signed with Senelec marks a significant milestone on our roadmap towards providing clean, reliable and affordable electricity access to the communities and citizens of Senegal. Battery storage offers incredible opportunities for Senegal to reap the benefits of renewables, while ensuring people get a secure, reliable supply of energy. We are excited to begin a promising new chapter in Senegal and further strengthen our work in the renewable energy sector."
Nayer Fouad, CEO of Infinity Power added, "Providing renewable energy isn''t just about improving capacity, but also the infrastructure around it. We''re looking forward to starting construction on this battery storage project in Senegal, expanding on our existing Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye wind farm, and helping to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. Our ambition is to have projects in every country in Africa, and we can''t wait to see what technology we can explore to help deliver clean energy to even more people."
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