Do PV mini-grids provide electricity to 300 villages in Senegal - Sunny?

PV mini-grids provide electricity to 300 villages in Senegal - Sunny. SMA Corporate Blog by Erik Klügling (guest post), 17. Feb. 2023, 4 Comments Senegal wants to give its population permanent access to electricity by 2025.

What is a mini-grid in Senegal?

And there is plenty of that in Senegal. Mini-grids for ASER300: Electricity supply from a container A mini-grid (also known as an off-grid system or stand-alone grid) is a decentralized electricity supply. It provides a reliable supply of solar power for remote regions without access to the utility grid.

How do off-grid PV systems work?

The PV modules from the Off-Grid Europe version are attached to the roof of the container, where they provide the system with shade and are better protected from dust and dirt. The inverter converts the direct current from the PV system, from where it is fed directly into the grid.

Will Senegal give its population permanent access to electricity by 2025?

Senegal wants to give its population permanent access to electricity by 2025. However, half of the country’s approximately 17 million residents live in rural areas, sometimes a long way from the national utility grid. The government is therefore looking to decentralized and environmentally friendly energy solutions.