First Utility-Scale Wind Farm in Senegal Produces Electricity

Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, today celebrates a landmark moment as Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) is connected to Senegal’s national electricity grid to provide power for the first time.

This milestone for the 158.7MW project marks another step in PETN’s journey towards providing power for millions of Senegalese. The connection to the grid enables the first megawatts of power to flow from PETN. As West Africa’s first utility scale wind farm, PETN provides much needed clean energy to Senegal’s grid. Just ten months after the start of construction, almost all the turbines required for the project have been erected, with the final turbines set to be constructed by the end of 2019.... ... More: Official Press Release Lekela Power

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