Senegal: Ten Mérina inaugurated

Senegal’s latest privately owned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant was inaugurated on 16 January by Prime Minister Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne, cementing the West African state’s position as the leading regional solar power producer. The Ten Mérina plant in Mérina Dakhar, Tivaouane region, 120km north-east of Dakar, was developed by an all-French consortium of investors and contractors, led by investment fund Meridiam, in partnership with construction group Eiffage, and Engie’s Solairedirect unit. Eiffage and Solairedirect built the plant and grid connection, and will be responsible for operations and maintenance.