Offering abundant solar resources, the MSGBC basin is seeing a surge in project developments, demonstrating the importance of international partnerships and funding to achieve the common goal of reducing carbon emissions while increasing access to sustainable energy.

Kael and Kahone, Senegal - 60 MW

The 35 MW Kahone and 25 MW Kael solar power plants, commissioned in 2021, add a combined 79 MWp of capacity to the country’s electricity network. Built by a consortium comprising renewable energy companies Engie, Meridiam and Fonsis under the World Bank's Scaling Solar program, these plants supply clean energy to 580,000 households and reduce CO2 emissions by roughly 89,000 tons annually.

Toujounine, Mauritania - 50 MW

Built in just 13 months, The 50 MW Toujounine solar plant was funded with a $53 million investment from the Mauritanian government and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. Comprising 540 panels and a 33-kVA transformation station, Toujounine is now operated by Mauritania’s national utility company Somelec and supplies electricity to 30,000 households.

Ten Merina, Senegal - 30 MW

The 30 MW Ten Merina solar power plant, operational since November 2017, is located 145 km from Dakar. Developed by renewable energy companies Meridiam and Fonsis, and construction firm Eiffage, the plant supplies low-cost electricity to over 200,000 Senegalese people under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Senelec, Senegal's electricity utility.

 Senergy, Senegal - 25 MW

The Senergy project, a 25 MW solar power plant located 125 km northeast of Dakar, became operational under a 25-year PPA with Senelec in 2017. Built by renewable energy companies Meridiam, Fonsis and developer Senergy, the plant features 92,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels and supplies electricity to over 200,000 people.

Jambur, The Gambia - 23 MW

The Gambian government inaugurated its first large-scale solar plant in Jambur in March 2024. Constructed by Chinese energy company Tebian Electric Apparatus with funding from the EU and finance institution the World Bank, the 23 MW facility includes an 8 MWh storage system and supports The Gambia’s goal of attaining a 50% renewable energy mix by 2030.

Diass, Senegal - 23 MW

The 23 MW Diass solar power plant, located 40 km southeast of Dakar, was inaugurated in 2022. Funded by the German Development Agency and operated by Senelec, it features 85,248 solar modules on a 32-hectare site. The plant supplies electricity to 33,000 households and is designed to operate for 25 years.

Bokhol, Senegal - 20 MW

The 20 MW Bokhol PV plant, located in northern Senegal, was built by French construction company VINCI energies. The plant covers 40 hectares with 75,000 panels and supplies electricity to 160,000 people, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 23,000 tons annually.

Sheikh Zayed, Mauritania - 15 MW

The 15 MW Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant constitutes 10% of Mauritania’s grid capacity. Built by renewable energy developer Masdar, the plant features nearly 30,000 panels and supplies power to over 10,000 homes in Nouakchott. The plant generates 25,409 MWh of clean electricity annually and reduces CO2 emissions by an estimated 21,225 tons.

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