What is Senegal's 125 MW coal-fired power station?

Senegal’s Sendou coal-fired power station, with a capacity of 125 MW, has surpassed heavy fuel oil generators as the country’s most cost-effective source of baseload power. The project, which has been ongoing since 2007, is a regional success. It intends to enhance Senegal’s power dependability and cost through a “Build, Own, and Operate” model.

Can Senegal switch from diesel to coal?

Senegal is committed to shifting from a diesel-based power generation to cheaper energy sources. Senegal has thus put an option on the coal technology. The recent bid to build-own and operate a 125 MW coal-fired Sendou power station was awarded to a consortium of companies headed by the Swedish operator Nykomb Synergetics.

Who owns Senegal's power?

Senelec owns 15%, while West African Energy controls the remaining 85%. The project, located near Dakar, will use indigenous gas, potentially reducing Senegal’s power rates. Turbines are supplied by General Electric, while engineering and construction are handled by Calik Enerji. Sendou – 125 MW

What is Senegal's main source of electricity?

The Manantali Dam in Mali generates some of Senegal's electricity needs. Senegal's major source of electricity is diesel. The rest is mostly coal and hydroelectricity. Renewables should make up 30% of the country's energy mix and the wind farm in Taïba Ndiaye will supply half.

Is Sendou a coal-fired power station?

The Sendou power station is a coal-fired single unit power station with a total generating capacity of 125 MW and a net capacity of 115 MW, generating 925 GWh of electricity a year over a period of 27 years, with the undertaking of the current shareholders to convert the power station to a gas-fired power station by 2024.