Main ways of energy storage in Dakar

How are solar energy potentials exploited in Senegal?

The potentials have already been exploited with large-scale projects via Independent Power Producers (IPPs), with the first solar parks commissioned in 2016 and 2017 . It is also important to note that oil and gas fields were first discovered in Senegal in 2014. Their exploitation was to begin in 2020.

How much solar power does Senegal have?

Solar resources are estimated at an annual PV output per unit of 1600–1800 kWh/kWp/year for 80 % of the country. The potential of wind differs regionally, but in the 10 % windiest areas in Senegal reaches a wind power density of 6.61 m/s or 260 W/m 2.

Are emerging energy paths in Senegal based on EEG?

This study provides a contribution to fill that gap by exploring the emerging energy paths in Senegal through the lens of EEG, using the framework of regional path creation processes to analyze qualitative interview data from 17 experts in the Senegalese energy sector.

Where are industrial biogas plants found in Senegal?

However industrial biogas plants are rare. These are found, for example, at slaughterhouses or the Dakar sewage treatment plant. Senegal's bioenergy potential has not yet been fully tapped. The group brings together all technical and financial bilateral and multilateral partners working in Senegal.

How has the Senegalese energy sector changed over the years?

While the Senegalese energy sector has for decades been characterized by the dominance of the Ministry of Energy and the state-owned power utility Senelec, reforms of the sector have been carried out with multi-actor involvement and under the strong influence of bi- and multinational institutions.

Is universal electricity access a challenge for Senegal?

In short, it is clear that universal electricity access remains a challenge for Senegal.