Énergie : Le Sénégal inaugure à Bokhol sa première centrale de stockage par batterie
The governor of the Saint-Louis region, Al Hassane Sall, inaugurated Senegal's first battery energy storage plant this Thursday in the commune of Bokhol (Dagana department). This innovative project, carried out in partnership with Africa Ren, marks a major step in the national energy transition and the promotion of renewable energies.
Representing the Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Souley Diop, the governor emphasized the historic significance of this commissioning, describing "Walo Storage" as an emblematic and structuring project for Senegal and West Africa.
Bokhol thus confirms its pioneering status: after hosting the country's first photovoltaic solar power plant, the municipality now houses the sub-region's first installation combining solar production and battery storage for grid regulation.
The infrastructure boasts a capacity of 16 MW of solar power, combined with 10 MW of lithium-ion batteries, for an estimated annual production of 36 GWh. It provides a sustainable solution to the challenges of stability and flexibility of the national electricity grid.
“This initiative is fully in line with the vision of the President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, and the government led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, which aims for a controlled energy transition. The objective is to reach 40% renewable energy in the energy mix,” assured the head of the regional executive.
According to the governor, battery storage absorbs fluctuations in solar power production, stabilizes the grid frequency, and reduces reliance on thermal power plants. Beyond the technology, Walo Storage has a significant environmental impact, preventing the emission of 26,600 tons of CO2 annually. On the social front, the project created 217 local jobs, and support initiatives were implemented, such as the electrification of pumping stations and the expansion of access to drinking water.
The governor welcomed this public-private partnership, backed by a €40 million investment from Africa Ren, with support from Senelec and financial partners such as FMO and EAIF-PIDG. Al Hassane Sall concluded by stating that Walo Storage sends a strong signal: "Senegal is ready to embrace next-generation energy technologies to sustainably support its economic growth."
Commentaires (3)
On appelle ça la continuité de l'État.
Demain un autre procédera à l'inauguration d'un projet ficelé sous Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Je suis apolitique.
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