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, as the country of over 18 million people moves to strengthen its electricity grid.
Equipped with integrated solar panels, LiFePO4 batteries, and a high-efficiency refrigeration system, it provides stable, low-temperature storage for agriculture, food distribution, logistics, and pharmaceuticals, serving as a solar powered cold storage.
The national electric utility of Senegal, Senelec, has signed a 20-year CCA with Infinity Power for a battery energy storage project. By combining photovoltaic generation with lithium-ion batteries, the facility delivers 13 MW of power for frequency support and emergency supply.
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