Mérina Dakhar is a 34.4 MW solar power plant in Senegal. Ranked #1 of 4 solar plants in Senegal, it accounts for 32.54% of the country's total solar capacity of 106 MW. The largest solar plant in Senegal is Ten Merina at 34 MW, making Mérina Dakhar 1.01 times larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ten Merina (34.4 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Dakar region, approximately 50 km from Dakar city.
8 years old
Senegal, Africa
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mérina Dakhar is a solar power plant producing approximately 54 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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Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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