How many people in Senegal will get solar power?

Nearly 540,000 people in Senegal will get access to clean and affordable power following the launch of two solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, financed by IFC, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar program.

How can solar power plants benefit Senegal?

The project estimates that more than 400 jobs in the towns benefit from the existence of the new solar power plants in Senegal. Because Senegal mainly relies on imported oil for electricity, solar power plants offer a more reliable and sustainable green energy source that costs less.

How many jobs will the new solar power plants create in Senegal?

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.

Will two solar plants be built in Senegal's southern Casamance region?

DAKAR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Two solar plants with a combined 60 megawatts (MW) capacity and battery storage will be built in Senegal's southern Casamance region to electrify rural areas, Africa-based project developer Axian Energy said on Wednesday.

How much does a solar power plant cost in Senegal?

The paired solar power plants cost $40.77 million, providing electricity to 540,000 people at under four cents per kWh – not only the cheapest energy in Senegal but among the most cost-effective across sub-Saharan Africa.

How much electricity does Senegal have?

As it stands, 70.4% of the Senegalese population has access to electricity, of which less than a third is generated from domestic sources – total installed capacity currently sits at 1,555 MW. However, under the government-backed World Bank Scaling Solar program, 60 MW was added to Senegal’s domestic power generation last year alone through solar.