Press Release With the Launch of Walo Storage, a New Era
designed for frequency regulation and to meet local energy needs in the event of grid loss. Delivered on time, the Bokhol site is already connected to Senelec''s grid
designed for frequency regulation and to meet local energy needs in the event of grid loss. Delivered on time, the Bokhol site is already connected to Senelec''s grid
By integrating variable renewable energy with battery storage, Walo Storage positions Senegal at the forefront of sustainable electrification within the region.
In this article, we''ll explore how smart energy storage solutions are transforming West Africa''s renewable energy. Imagine a world where renewable energy flows seamlessly, even when the sun sets or the
Described as a first for West Africa, a solar PV installation with battery storage project dedicated to frequency regulation has been commissioned in Senegal.
Senegal and sustainable infrastructure developer Africa REN have commissioned the Walo Storage facility in Bokhol, marking the first grid-connected solar-plus-battery installation of its
Senegal has officially inaugurated the “Walo Storage” plant in Bokhol (Saint-Louis Region) on January 22, 2026. This marks a technological milestone as West Africa''s first large-scale
With the launch of Walo Storage, Senegal''s energy sector enters a new era of sustainable solar power and reliability.
Senegal has begun commercial operations at a new solar energy facility that combines photovoltaic power with lithium-ion battery storage, the first of its kind in West Africa, as the country
West African independent power producer Africa REN has commissioned a 16-MW solar farm with 10 MW/20 MWh of battery storage in Bokhol, northern Senegal, hailing the project as the
For Papa Toby Gaye, CEO of Senelec, “Walo Storage provides us with a vital tool to ensure stable and reliable electricity, while significantly contributing to the diversification of our
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