The construction of containerized solar system with battery storage in Sédhiou, a village in the region of Casamance, South of Senegal, is expected to start soon following the signing of a partnership agreement for the project.
The agreement was signed between Tysilio, a leading solar expert providing competitive and reliable solar energy solutions, and Senegal’s National Programme for Community Agricultural Estates (Prodac), was launched by the Senegalese government back in 2014 with the aim of encouraging participation by young people in the agricultural professions while promoting private investment in the agricultural sectors.
Scope of the project
As per the agreement, the solar energy company will install its modular solution, dubbed the Tysilio Solar Station (TSS), which consists of a small 32 kWp solar plant connected to inverters and batteries installed in a container. The storage system will be capable of accumulating 60 kWh of power, allowing the beneficiaries to continue enjoying electricity even after sunset or in bad weather.
According to the Les Pennes-Mirabeau, Bouches-du-Rhône headquartered company, the solar energy is generated by the photovoltaic plant and an intelligent controller ensures, by coordinating and optimizing all the equipment, that the different energy sources provide electricity safely and appropriately. The battery system on the other hand increases the autonomy, independence, and reliability of the site.
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Expectations for the project
The project for containerized solar system with battery storage in Sédhiou is upon completion expected to reduce farmers’ dependence on highly polluting generators.
Tysilio estimates that its equipment is capable of producing 32.8 MWh per year, which will enable the beneficiary community to save more than 15,000 euros on its operating and maintenance expenses for the generators.
The containerized solar system is envisioned to be operational for at least 25 years.
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