Name of the Project
Kahone solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.

Location
The project is located in the Kaolack region, 200 km south-east of Dakar, in Senegal.

Client
Kahone Solaire, a special purpose vehicle comprising Engie Global Developments (40%), Meridiam Infrastructure Africa Fund FIPS (26.3%), Meridiam Infrastructure Africa Parallel Fund FIPS (13.7%) and Fonsis SA (20%).

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 44 MWp solar PV plant. The plant will be connected to the national grid through a 300 m underground transmission line. The electricity generated by the plant will be sold to State-owned power utility Senelec under a separate 25-year power purchase agreement.

Potential Job Creation
The plant will generate about 100 construction jobs for about one year, and operations will involve about ten workers.

Value
The project will cost €26-million to implement.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Meridiam, tel +221 33 829 64 98.