Senegal is set have a 40MW battery energy storage system (BESS) constructed. This follows a joint venture known as Infinity Power between Infinity and Masdar sealed with Senegal’s national electricity company, Senelec.
The deal is a 20-year capacity change agreement that will see BESS operated by Infinity Power’s Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) windfarm, located approximately 70 km north of Dakar, which already supplies 158.7MW of clean, renewable wind energy across Senegal.
Construction works on the project is set to commence in early 2024 and anticipated to become operational in 2025. Once completed it will be one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. The project aims to pave the way for further growth in renewable energy in Senegal, aligning with Infinity Power’s commitment to fostering sustainable and renewable energy across Africa.
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Road to reliable energy supply
Mohamed Ismail Mansour, chairman of Infinity Power, emphasized the significance of the capacity charge agreement in the journey towards providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity access to the communities and citizens of Senegal. The battery storage system is seen as a crucial component in harnessing the benefits of renewables while ensuring a secure and reliable energy supply.
Nayer Fouad, CEO of Infinity Power, highlighted that the company’s commitment to renewable energy extends beyond improving capacity to enhancing the overall infrastructure. The construction of the battery storage project in Senegal is seen as an expansion of their existing wind farm, Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye, with the goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Infinity Power’s ambition is to have renewable energy projects in every country in Africa.
Papa Mademba Biteye, the general manager at Senelec, expressed Senegal’s ongoing commitment to advancing its renewable energy agenda. The capacity charge agreement with Infinity Power is seen as pivotal at both operational and financial levels, providing long-term guaranteed performance to enhance grid stability, integrate renewable energy into Senelec’s grid, and contribute to Senegal’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The project is expected to empower Senegal to become an independent power producer.
