By: Green building Africa

Senegal has officially launched construction of the 50 MW Warkhokh Solar Plant in Linguère, marking another step in the country’s accelerated push toward large scale renewable energy deployment under its long term Vision 2050 strategy.

The project combines solar generation capacity of 50 MW with a 30 MW and 90 MWh battery energy storage system designed to address intermittency and improve grid reliability. Once operational, it is expected to supply clean electricity to approximately 90,000 households while reducing dependence on fossil fuel based generation and lowering national carbon emissions.

The development is being delivered in partnership with Huawei and Genertec CNTIC, reflecting growing international involvement in Senegal’s energy transition. The inclusion of battery storage is seen as a critical component in stabilising renewable integration into the national grid, particularly as solar capacity expands across the country.

The Warkhokh project builds on a series of recent renewable energy investments across Senegal, including hybrid solar and storage initiatives in Saint Louis. As of early 2026, the country has reached 671 MW of installed solar capacity, positioning it as one of the more active solar markets in West Africa.

Government energy planners continue to target a 40% share of renewables in the national electricity mix, with projects such as Warkhokh forming part of a broader strategy to enhance energy security, expand rural electrification and reduce exposure to volatile imported fuel costs.