West Africa Energy Storage Battery Project

The first-of-its-kind project will deliver a range of positive impacts, including greater flexibility in energy management and improved reliability of grid operations. The system will use reserve energy when there are deficits, bring power and grid assets online after failures and supply. . The US government foreign aid agency Millenium Challenge Corporation had recommended the installation of at least 80MW of batteries. . Senegal has, over the past six years, added more than 345MW of clean power to its grid, accounting for nearly a quarter of its energy mix. This has brought itsenergy accessrate. The Battery-Energy Storage Technologies (BEST) Project will increase grid connections in fragile areas of the Sahel enabling access to grid electricity to over 1 million people, build the capacity of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) and enhance power system stability for another 3.5 million people, and increase renewable energy integration and strengthen the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP)’s network operation with battery-energy storage technologies infrastructure. Eskom has extended the deadline for a tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of a battery energy storage system. The 80MW/320MWh battery system will be installed at the Skaapvlei substation near Vredendal in the Western Cape as part of the 800MWh first phase of Eskom''s battery storage programme.The …

How will battery-energy storage technology benefit WAPP operators?

Battery-energy storage technologies will enable WAPP operators to store renewable energy generated at non-peak hours and dispatch it during peak demand, instead of relying on more carbon-intensive generation technology when the demand is high, the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing.

How will the energy system work in Senegal?

The system will utilise reserve energy when there are deficits, bring power and grid assets online after failures, and supply electricity to the cities in the northern part of Senegal during power outages.

Is West Africa on the cusp of a regional power market?

“West Africa is on the cusp of a regional power market that promises significant development benefits and potential for private sector participation,” stated Charles Cormier, Practice Manager in the Energy Global Practice at the World Bank.

How will eaif support Senegal's Clean Power Project?

EAIF acted as co-lender alongside the Dutch development bank FMO, to support the development of the €42m landmark project. A Euro equivalent US$1.5m capital grant extended by PIDG Technical Assistance will ensure the project is designed to maximise supply of clean power to Senegal’s grid, whilst remaining economically viable.

How much energy has Senegal added in 6 years?

Within 6 years, Senegal has added more than 345MW of clean power, accounting for nearly a quarter of its energy mix. This is a concrete example of the impact of policy implementation prioritising progress towards net-zero and accelerating energy access to above 70%, the 12th highest in Africa.

How much battery storage does Walo need?

Millenium Challenge Corporation, a US government foreign aid agency, recommended the installation of at least 80MW battery storage, with Walo as one of the first in a series of projects.

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