Description
Project Name: Kahone Solar PV Plant
Project Owner: Energy Resources Senegal
Standard: Verra VCS
Project ID: 1683
Since President Macky Sall launched Senegal’s visionary energy policy in July 2012, the nation has embraced a bold commitment to diversify its energy mix and harness renewable power. The Kahone Solar PV Plant (operational since 2018) stands as a cornerstone of this transformation. Located in the vibrant Kaolack region, this state-of-the-art facility is powering 150,000 households with clean, green electricity, driving Senegal toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Spanning 40 hectares of sun-soaked land, the plant’s cutting-edge solar panels generate reliable, renewable energy under a 25-year agreement with Senelec, ensuring long-term stability for the national grid. As the fourth grid-connected solar project in Senegal, Kahone is a testament to the country’s dynamic shift away from fossil fuel dependence.
Developed by Energy Resources Sénégal (ERS), a Senegalese company founded in 2013, Kahone showcases local expertise and innovation in renewable energy. ERS is on a mission to revolutionize Senegal’s energy landscape, with ambitious plans to achieve 500 MW of green energy capacity by 2025.
