Overview

The 158.7MW Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) provides a 15% increase in electricity generation capacity for the country and power for over 2 million people.

PETN is a landmark project that provides much needed clean and economically priced energy into the rapidly expanding local grid system operated by Senelec. The project is helping reduce the cost of electricity generation in Senegal, which has one of the highest generation costs in Sub-Saharan Africa. PETN is one of the lowest cost producers of electricity in Senegal.

Project Info

Technologies Used

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Wind

Location

Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye

Project Completion Year

2021

Status

Operational

Quick Facts

  • Total capacity: 158.7MW

  • Increases country’s electricity generation capacity by 15%