A challenge described as West Africa's "first ever utility-scale wind farm", has began transmitting energy to Senegal's nationwide electrical energ
A challenge described as West Africa’s “first ever utility-scale wind farm”, has began transmitting energy to Senegal’s nationwide electrical energy grid.
In an announcement Thursday, renewable energy agency Lekela mentioned that Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) would produce electrical energy for Senegal throughout a interval of 20 years.
Whereas the 158.7 megawatt (MW) facility has began to export energy, development work remains to be ongoing and because of end subsequent 12 months. As soon as it’s absolutely constructed, PETN will use 46 wind generators equipped by Danish agency Vestas.
Africa has big untapped potential in relation to renewable power. In line with the Worldwide Vitality Company (IEA) it’s residence to the “richest photo voltaic sources on this planet” however has put in simply 5 gigawatts of photo voltaic photovoltaics. That is lower than 1% of the planet’s complete, the IEA says.
In July 2019, Africa’s largest wind farm, the Lake Turkana Wind Energy challenge, was formally inaugurated. The 310 MW facility was opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.
“We’re happy to notice that Kenya is doubtless on the right track to be a worldwide chief in renewable power,” Kenyatta mentioned in a speech given on the launch.
“This won’t solely be certain that our nation’s scenic magnificence and distinctive ecosystems are preserved and guarded for each current and future generations, however may also be certain that we turn into power impartial and…