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Rural electricity distribution system, Senegal

12th June 2009

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Rural electricity distribution system, Senegal.

Project Description
The project consists of the design, construction and operation of a rural electricity distribution system to connect and supply electricity to customers in 298 rural villages, by either extending a grid network or by installing solar kits.

Further, the project will execute two multisegment energy programmes, comprising electrification of two new milk collection centres, with cold storage facilities; and the electrification of 28 health centres, some of which will be grid-connected, with the balance receiving solar installations.

The grid connection will feature an estimated 331 km of 30-kV distribution lines, 393 km of 220-V/380-V distribution lines and 143 transformers, which will supply 156 villages.

The project will install 1 429 x 50 Wp solar kits, 2 860 x 90 Wp solar kits, and 1 430 Wp solar kits with a 180 Wp, which will supply 142 villages.

Value
The project will cost an estimated $21,9-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Client
Compagnie Marocco Senegalaise de Saint Louis.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
International Finance Corporation,
tel 1 202 473 3800 or fax +1 202 974 4384.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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