Overview

This project aims to stablize the grid, regulate frequency and provide reactive power support. The storage facility consists of batteries housed in 47 shipping containers, each measuring 40 feet (12 m) long.

Project Info

Technologies Used

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Battery Energy Storage System

Location

Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye

Project Completion Year

2021

Status

Operational

Partners

Senelec (Offtaker), EPC/BESS supplier – TBD (EnergyVault currently exclusive), PETN (Asset Mgmt)
Shareholders: Lekela, Minority Shareholders (Original developers 8.25%)
Lenders: EKF, DFC

Quick Facts

  • Total capacity: 40MW

  • Stores enough electricity to stablize the Senegalese national grid