Energy

Electricity production projects
Electricity production projects ultimately aim at an energy mix that guarantees good coverage of demand, diversification of sources of production and a reduction in electricity costs. The first results of the implementation of projects in the field of electricity production are effective with the commissioning of the following plants, following rehabilitation, extension or new installations projects:

1. Rehabilitation of power plants: Group 301 (25 MW found); Group 303 (available of 24 MW, rated power of 22 MW); Kahone Power Station 1 (12.8 MW); Group 804 of Boutoute,;
2. Rental of 23 MW with Aggreko in the secondary centers of Tambacounda and Ziguinchor (Tambacounda, Kédougou, Vélingara, Goudiry, Kidira, Medina Gounass, Kolda, Sédhiou and Boutoute); end of work effective on 12/12/2016 with the commissioning of Boutoute;
3. Acquisition of 05 generator sets with a total power of 5 MW for the Kolda region, put into service on November 29, 2014.
4. Extension between 2013 and 2014 of Senelec’s heavy oil-powered power plants for a total amount of 45.3 billion FCFA: (Bel air: 34 MW; Kahone: 34 MW; Boutoute: 10MW)
5. Construction of two power plants:

• IPP Tobène Power powered by heavy fuel oil and natural gas for a power of 105 MW at a cost of FCFA 120 billion, put into service from March 2016.
• Countour Global running on heavy fuel oil and natural gas for a power of 82 MW at a cost of FCFA 91.5 billion, put into service from June 2016.

The strengthening of the energy mix, the major strategic orientation of energy policy, has become a reality with the inauguration and commissioning of a renewable energy power of 40 MWp, thus placing Senegal as a pioneer in the promotion of renewable energy in the sub-region. These are solar power plants:

• Senergy 2 from Bokhol for a power of 20 MW, commissioned in 2016;
• Solaria Kima from Malicounda for a power of 20MW, put into service in 2016;
• the 2 MW solar power plant of Diamniadio;

In addition, it is worth noting the commissioning of the Félou hydroelectric power plant, as part of the OMVS, with a capacity of 60 MW with a quota of 15 MW for Senegal.

In 2012, the total installed power was 674.5 MW. As of December 31, 2016, this power was increased to 848 MW.

Also, the first phase of implementation reduced the cost of production to 55.26 FCFA per kWh at the end of 2016, compared to 101.92 FCFA per kWh in 2012. This performance is explained by the significant improvement in the situation of the production stock but also by a favorable situation resulting from the fall in oil prices on the international market. Indeed, the rehabilitation of existing equipment and the commissioning of new, more efficient capacities have made it possible to increase the availability and improve the specific consumption of Senelec’s basic power plants.

This situation resulted in a 10% reduction in electricity rates as of January 1, 2017.

The energy revolution
Major power plant projects are being carried out. These are:

• of the IPP 125 MW Sendou coal-fired power plant (FCFA 135 billion), scheduled for commissioning in 2017;
• of the Mboro IPP 300 MW coal-fired power plant (FCFA 283 billion) scheduled for commissioning in 2018;
• of the IPP 150 MW Taiba Ndiaye wind power plant (160 billion FCFA) in three tranches of 50 MW: scheduled for commissioning between January 2018 and July 2019;
• of the 20 MW IPP solar power plant in Kahone (15 billion FCFA): commissioning scheduled for 2017;
• of the 20 MW IPP solar power plant in Mérina Dakhar, Tivaoune (FCFA 12 billion): scheduled for commissioning in 2017;
• of the 20 MW IPP solar power plant in Santhiou Mékhé, Tivaoune (18 billion FCFA): commissioning scheduled for 2017;
• of the 20 MW IPP solar power plant in Sakal (20 billion FCFA): commissioning scheduled for 2017;
• of the 100 MW solar IPP power plant as part of the solar scaling program: commissioning scheduled for 2018;
• of the 15 MW IPP solar power plant in Diass (13.3 billion FCFA): scheduled for commissioning in 2017.

At the sub-regional level, the OMVS is working on the projects of Gouina (140 MW), Koukoutamba (294 MW), Bouréya (114 MW), Gourbassi (18 MW) and Badoumbé (70 MW). For its part, the OMVG initiated the Energy Project with the Sambangalou hydroelectric dam (128 MW) upstream of Kédougou in Senegal, Kaléta in Guinea (240 MW) and the interconnection network of the electricity networks of the four OMVG countries, 1700 km long and including 15 225/30 kV transformation stations and 2 dispatching.

Transport and Distribution:

The upgrading of the transmission and distribution network is an important link in the system to evacuate the energy produced, improve the quality of service and above all accelerate rural electrification. The transmission and distribution of electricity were characterized by outdated, saturated networks and with limited possibilities of backup in the event of incidents.

In addition, the transport network was mainly located in the western part of the country, thus limiting the possibilities of serving the rest of the territory at a competitive cost. From 2012 to 2016, the State of Senegal realized
important projects in the field of electrical energy transmission and distribution through Senelec.
Today, at the initiative of President Macky Sall, several projects have been completed:

• AIBD power supply (Sindia-AIBD overhead line) commissioning, Underground network completed and commissioned on July 25, 2014;
• 90 kV loop of Dakar phase 1 Provisional reception on August 28, 2014; integration of stations in the BCC, Dispatching and RCVD completed.
• 225kV Tobene-Kounoune-Mbour loop put into service le 16 novembre 2014 ;
• Extension and densification of networks in Dakar, at a cost of 2.252 billion FCFA, completed and put into service;
• Renewal of Ourossogui – Oréfondé line, for 985 million FCFA, completed and put into service;
• Extinction of the Koungheul, Koumpentoum and Nganda secondary centers and passage over the interconnected network, at a cost of 1,070 billion FCFA, completed and put into service;
• AIBD MT power supply, for 441 million FCFA, completed and put into service.
• By 2019, priority projects for the renovation and development of Transport/Distribution electricity networks are identified to deal, on the one hand, with the multiple incidents occurring in particular in distribution networks and, on the other hand, with the need for extension. These are:
• of the 225 kV Mbour-Fatick-Kaolack line for an investment of FCFA 25.2 billion, is financed by the IDB and the BOAD, in order to secure the evacuation of the 90 MW Kahone power plant and develop the medium-voltage network of the cities of Kaolack and Fatick;
• of the 225 kV Sendou-Kounoune line for an investment of 2.5 billion CFA francs, financed by the BOAD, to secure the evacuation of coal-fired power plants;
• of the 225 kV Tobène-Kounoune line for an investment of 14.360 billion CFA francs, financed by the BOAD, in order to secure the evacuation of coal-fired power plants;
• of the 225 kV Kounoune-Patte d’Oie line for an investment of FCFA 21.9 billion financed by the IDB, in order to secure the power supply of Dakar by carrying out the energy evacuation and the 225 kV loop.
• of the 225 kV Kaolack-Tambacounda- Sambangalou line for an investment of FCFA 156.51 billion, which will be financed under the OMVG by seven donors (BM, AFD, KfW, BOAD, EIB, ADB, BID), to secure the supply of the central area and ensure sub-regional interconnection;
• of the 225 kV Nouakchott-Tobène line for an investment of FCFA 72.6 billion, financed by the IDB and AFD to secure energy imports from Mauritania.

Projects have also emerged to carry out another 90 kV Dakar loop, strengthen existing transport lines, create new 90/30 kV and 225/30 kV stations and finally strengthen distribution networks in the regions. These include:

• the renewal of the 90kV CdBHann Lines (PASE 48) for the safety of works, the reduction of technical losses and the security of the transport network and crossed areas;
• the extension of Hann and Bel Air’s 30 kV Stations for the change of voltage 6.6 kV to 30 kV to reduce in-line technical losses;
• the installation of 25MVARS- 225kV inductances at Touba and Kaolack Posts in order to control overvoltages on Touba-Kaolack and cancel the consumption of MVARS by Kahone 2;
• the renewal of Thiona’s 30 kV Station with the objective of safety and operational flexibility as well as improving the quality of service.
• 30 kV Networks reactive compensation by installing capacitor banks whose objective is to improve the Quality of Service and maintain voltages in the Standards;
• the takeover of the 90 kV Cap de Biches Post to GIS to improve the quality of service and operational safety;
• the 2×80 MVA 225/30 kV extension at Touba Station for securing the local network;
• the installation of a 90 kV GIS station in Guédiawaye for the security of service in the suburbs and the improvement of the quality of service;
• the rehabilitation of Kahone 1’s 30 kV cells for the reliability of 30 kV stations and the reduction of unavailability;
• of the delegated project management agreement No. 20 of 18 billion FCFA through:

1. the provision of equipment in the regions for phase 1;
2. the update of the list of substitution villages made for phase 2;
3. the partial provision by Myna of funds for companies;
4. the overall progress rate of 70% for Fass Electricité in phase 1;
5. the overall progression rate of 26% for SLS on phase 1.

In addition, by 2019, network work will focus on:

• Kounoune’s 225/90 kV station extension with a 75 MVA 225/90 transformer extension and a 225 kV Inductance installation to improve service and reduce technical losses;
• the renewal of 90 kV Sococim GIS station for security and service;
• Station 225/30 kV Diamniadio for operating flexibility;
• the 90/30 kV Kounoune extension consisting of the Creation of a 90/30 kV Station for the service of the suburbs;
• the 90 kV SICAP station and 90 kV University-Sicap underground link for operational flexibility;
• the extension 1X80 MVA 90/30 kV Poste Bel air for the reduction of unavailability;
• the rehabilitation of the 90 kV Sococim-Thiona line to improve the quality of service;
• the rehabilitation of Thiona’s 90 kV station in order to provide service from Thiès;
• the 225 kV Diass-Thiès-Tobène and Associated Posts link to ensure quality of service and operational flexibility;
• the 2nd Circuit 90 kV Dakar Loop for a mesh of the HTB network in order to improve the quality and continuity of service in Dakar in particular.

Rural electrification:
Rural electrification is the major challenge to address inequalities between rural and urban environments with a view to achieving the goal of universal access by 2025. Thus, the number of electrified rural localities in Senegal
went from 1,648 in 2012 to 3,173 in 2016 representing an increase of 92.5% over the period, i.e. 1,525 additional electrified villages. Rural electrification concessions cover:

DAGANA – PODOR – ST-LOUIS

• 245 villages have been electrified, 148 of which were connected to the grid as part of the priority rural electrification program (PPER).
• 97 villages have been covered by solar.

LOUGA – LINGUERE – KEBEMER

• 345 villages were electrified, including 217 by connection to the network.
• 128 villages were covered by the solar for a target of 118 of the PPER (108%)

KAFFRINE – TAMBACOUNDA – KEDOUGOU

• 203 villages have been electrified.
• 158 villages were covered by solar for a target of 114 of the PPER (138%).

MBOUR

• 28 villages being electrified including 20 electrified villages.

Universal access to electricity
As part of the Senegal Emerging Plan (PSE), the Government has committed to achieving universal access to electricity in 2025 with an intermediate objective of a rural electrification rate of 60% in 2017-2020 with at least 30% per department. This objective is based on the implementation of ongoing projects and programs (the six rural electrification concessions already awarded, the implementation of the so-called “Local Initiative Rural Electrification” projects, India Phase 2 Program) and the National Rural Electrification Emergency Program including the rural electrification component of the UDC. Thus, the electrification of 3,229 localities is planned.

This approach also includes the “Promotion and development of renewable energy” program, which consists of “promoting the development of renewable energies and the control of energy efficiency”. Ultimately, the objective is to “reduce energy dependence and reduce the oil bill”.

By way of illustration, the program to reduce public electricity bills has saved FCFA 3 billion per year on the public electricity bill after 3 years of implementation. The program continues with an extension at the regional level. In addition to this program, it is planned, as part of the ORIO project, the solar electrification of 120 health structures across Senegal at a cost of 4,736,813 euros financed through the Netherlands/Senegal cooperation. The call for tenders was launched on January 15, 2017.

In the domestic fuel subsector, the energy strategy favors the dissemination of efficient equipment and the promotion of alternative fuels to reduce biomass consumption, which has a negative impact on the environment and the health of populations. It is in this context that the action of the PNB-SN, which popularizes biogas technology in rural areas, is part of. The actions planned under the PNB-SN will allow 10,000 rural households, school canteens and daaras to more easily access clean cooking energy. The program also contributes to the reduction of poverty by creating non-agricultural employment opportunities in rural areas with the emergence of trades (craftsmen and biogas masons whose vocation is to build biodigesters or manufacture accessories and spare parts), the increase in income from agricultural activities (with the increase in agricultural yields).

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