Walo Storage
Combining photovoltaic solar with a storage system is a unique solution to meet the current and future needs of the grid. In order to complement and intensify our local impact, Walo Storage is
The installation facilitates the increasing integration of solar energy while avoiding the emission of 26,600 tons of CO₂ annually—the equivalent of the yearly emissions of over
Scheduled for commissioning in 2026, the photovoltaic (PV) farm will be installed in the Kolda region of the Casamance area of southern Senegal. It will be coupled with two
By combining photovoltaic generation with lithium-ion batteries, the facility delivers 13 MW of power for frequency support and emergency supply. This technology not only
Senegal has begun commercial operations at a new solar energy facility that combines photovoltaic power with lithium-ion battery storage, the first of its kind in West Africa,
Senegal and sustainable infrastructure developer Africa REN have commissioned the Walo Storage facility in Bokhol, marking the first grid-connected solar-plus-battery
The installation facilitates the increasing integration of solar energy while avoiding the emission of 26,600 tons of CO₂ annually—the equivalent of the yearly emissions of over
Described as a first for West Africa, a solar PV installation with battery storage project dedicated to frequency regulation has been commissioned in Senegal.
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This photovoltaic power plant project, which aims to address the energy emergency in Africa with sustainable solutions adapted to local needs, is expected to be commissioned in 2026, he announced. significant impact on the energy transition in Africa,” he added.
Combining photovoltaic solar with a storage system is a unique solution to meet the current and future needs of the grid. In order to complement and intensify our local impact, Walo Storage is committed to : Build three mini-solar power stations to supply the pumping stations dedicated to farmers.
Voltalia, an international company specialising in renewable energies, will provide all the photovoltaic infrastructure required for the project. Its technology should ensure optimal integration and increased reliability of the plant on the Senelec national grid.