GreenYellow’s portfolio in Senegal comprises three rooftop solar power plants in operation with a total capacity of 2.6 MWp, designed to cover the electricity needs of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers through self-consumption. These installations are being purchased by Afreenergy Solar, the subsidiary of Mauritius-based energy company Afreenergy.
According to Afreenergy, the carbon savings generated by the entire portfolio are considerable, with a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of more than 2,000 tonnes per year, and a cumulative reduction of more than 26,000 tonnes over the life of the contracts. “This acquisition strengthens our presence in a strategic country like Senegal, where there is significant momentum in favour of renewable energies and solar energy in particular. This is a trend that we want to support through partnerships with local players, to give as many people as possible access to clean, affordable energy”, says Managing Director Christian Cachat.
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Afreenergy, which is taking over GreenYellow’s assets in Senegal, is active in at least 12 African countries, with a portfolio of 320 MW in operation and under development. For its part, GreenYellow is continuing its withdrawal from Africa. Earlier this year, the company, which is majority-owned (75%) by the investment company Ardian, had already sold its assets in two countries south of the Sahara.
In Burkina Faso, GreenYellow sold its stake in the Nagréongo solar power plant (30 MWp) located south of the town of Ziniaré, around 30 km north-east of Ouagadougou. In Madagascar, GreenYellow has sold its stake in the Ambatolampy 40 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant with storage facilities (5 MWh). The company, headed by Otmane Hajji, now wants to focus on the energy transition for businesses in France and the Indian Ocean.
Jean Marie Takouleu