Kahone 1 is a 21.2 MW solar power plant in Senegal, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 4 solar plants in Senegal, Kahone 1 contributes 20.06% of the country's total solar capacity of 106 MW. The largest solar plant in Senegal is Ten Merina at 34 MW, making Kahone 1 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kaolack (15.36 MW, Oil). The facility is located approximately 200 km east of Dakar.
10 years old
Senegal, Africa
- 6. largest of 10 plants in Senegal
- #18,758 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,041 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 3.05% of the installed capacity of Senegal
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Senegalese Government operates 3 plants totalling 47 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 15 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kahone 1 is a solar power plant producing approximately 33 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Senegal- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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