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The national electric utility of Senegal, Senelec, has signed a 20-year capacity change agreement (CCA) with developer Infinity Power for a 40MW/160MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

The four-hour BESS project, which will have a power rating of 40MW and an energy storage capacity of 160MWh, will be built at the Tobène substation in Thies and operated in tandem with Infinity Power’s 158.7MW wind farm, the Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye (PETN).

Infinity Power is a joint venture between Egyptian developer Infinity and UAE-based investment firm Masdar. Masdar also owns UK developer Masdar Arlington Energy.

Construction on the BESS will start in early 2024 and is expected to be completed and operational in 2025, and will be among the largest such projects in West Africa. It will provide ancillary services like frequency regulation, reactive power and energy charging and discharging. A CCA is similar to a power purchase agreement (PPA).

Papa Mademba Biteye, general manager at Senelec said: "Senegal is constantly eyeing opportunities to push ahead its renewable energy agenda by embarking on solutions that speeds up its transition to a low-carbon economy.”

“The capacity charge agreement project with Infinity Power plays a pivotal role across both operational and financial levels through a long-term guaranteed performance to provide increased grid stability, integrate renewable energy into Senelec''s electricity grid and empower Senegal in becoming an independent power producer."

Last month, Energy-Storage.news reported on the West African Development Bank (BOAD) approving a US$24 million loan for a solar and storage project with 45MWh BESS while in July a co-located project with a 20MWh BESS claimed to be the first dedicated to frequency regulation in the region was financed.

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Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt''s Infinity and UAE''s Masdar, announced today the signing of a 20-year Capacity Change Agreement with Senelec, Senegal''s national electricity company to supply 40MW through a battery energy storage system (BESS). The system will enable Senelec to stabilise the nation''s electricity grid and pave the way for further renewable energy growth in Senegal.

The project will be operated by Infinity Power''s Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye (PETN) windfarm, located approximately 70km north of Dakar. The windfarm supplies 158.7MW of clean, renewable wind energy to over 2 million people across Senegal. PETN represents a 15% uplift in Senegal''s renewable generation capacity, and is the largest wind farm in West Africa.

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. The BESS will also provide ancillary services such as frequency regulation, reactive power support, and energy charge and discharge.

With this project, Infinity Power aims to further its commitment to empowering a future of sustainable, renewable energy across Africa. The BESS will support Senelec in reducing its dependence on reserve capacity derived from thermal plants, with Senelec estimating that the BESS will save the grid an estimated $165 million over its operating life.

The capacity charge agreement we have signed with Senelec marks a significant milestone on our roadmap towards providing clean, reliable and affordable electricity access to the communities and citizens of 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.

Providing renewable energy isn''t just about improving capacity, but also the infrastructure around it. We''re looking forward to starting construction on this battery storage project in Senegal, expanding on our existing Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye wind farm, and helping to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. Our ambition is to have projects in every country in Africa, and we can''t wait to see what technology we can explore to help deliver clean energy to even more people.

Senegal is constantly eyeing opportunities to push ahead its renewable energy agenda by embarking on solutions that speeds up its transition to a low-carbon economy. The capacity charge agreement project with Infinity Power plays a pivotal role across both operational and financial levels through a long-term guaranteed performance to provide increased grid stability, integrate renewable energy into Senelec''s electricity grid and empower Senegal in becoming an independent power producer.

The BESS facility project previously received a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to fund initial feasibility studies at the site and the analysis necessary to implement and operate the battery storage system. On the other hand, Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye has initiated negotiations with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms and project finance lenders to plan and outline requirements for the technical side of the project.

Infinity Power, the largest renewable energy company in Africa, is targeting 10GW of operational renewable energy by 2030, which will equate to $5bln USD investment. This target will have the capability to provide electricity to 12 million homes across the African continent by the end of this decade and would contribute a further reduction of approximately 15 to 20 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

Senegal''s national power utility firm Senelec has recently signeda 20-year capacity change agreement (CCA)for a 40MW/ 160MWh (4-hour)battery energy storage system (BESS) project with clean energy developerInfinity Power.

The BESS will be installed atat the Tobène substation in city ofThies, and will beoperated alongsideInfinity Power''s Parc Eolien Taiba N''Diaye (PETN)158.7MW wind farm. Construction is scheduled to start next year, while the system is expected to come online by 2025.

The battery system is expected to provide ancillary services in power transmission and reduce the local grid''s dependence on thermal power plants. According to news reports, Senelec is said to haveestimatedthat the BESS will save the gridUS$165 million over its operating lifetime.

"Senegal is constantly eyeing opportunities to push ahead its renewable energy agenda by embarking on solutions that speeds up its transition to a low-carbon economy", saidPapa Mademba Biteye, General Manager -Senelec, as quoted byEnergy-Storage.news

"The capacity charge agreement project with Infinity Power plays a pivotal role across both operational and financial levels through a long-term guaranteed performance to provide increased grid stability, integrate renewable energy into Senelec''s electricity grid and empower Senegal in becoming an independent power producer", he added.

The system will ensure that the power grid harnesses all available wind energy and provides ancillary services like frequency regulation, reactive power support, and energy charge and discharge, claims Infinity Power.

Last month, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved $24 million loan for a 15MW/ 45MWh BESS at the Niakhar Solar Power project in the city of Niakhar. Senegal''s first-ever BESS project was announced earlier in June this year - a 10MW/ 20MWh battery storage at a 16 MW solar farm developed by Africa REN.