Senegal Flow Battery

When will a battery energy storage system start in Senegal?

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.

Why is battery storage important in 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.”

Will a 40 MW battery energy storage system improve Senegal's national grid?

The agreement focuses on implementing a 40 MW battery energy storage system to improve the stability of Senegal’s national grid. The system will be one of West Africa’s largest upon completion in 2025 – with construction set to begin in early-2024 at the Tobène substation in Thiès – and will be integrated with the Taiba N’Diaye wind farm.

Are flow batteries the future of energy storage?

Flow batteries are emerging as a transformative technology for large-scale energy storage, offering scalability and long-duration storage to address the intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

Does Senegal have a capacity change agreement with Infinity Power?

Senegal’s national electricity company Senelec has entered into a 20-year capacity change agreement with Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and the UAE’s Masdar, to establish a battery energy storage system.

Are flow batteries a good investment?

Electrical grid operators and utilities alike have taken note of the promise of flow batteries to provide long-term reliability and many more daily hours of usage than other battery storage options, such as lithium-ion or lead acid batteries.