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The governor of the Saint-Louis region, Al Hassane Sall, inaugurated the Walo Storage, the first battery energy storage plant in Senegal and West Africa, in Bokhol, Dagana department. This project features a combination of 16 MW solar photovoltaic capacity and 10 MW lithium-ion battery storage, with an estimated annual production of 36 GWh.

The electricity generated will be sold to Senelec under a 20-year take-or-pay PPA. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of achieving 40% renewable energy in the national energy mix. The project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 26,600 tons annually and has created 217 local jobs. Funded by a €40 million investment from Africa Ren, with support from Senelec and financial partners such as FMO and EAIF-PIDG, Walo Storage represents a significant step in Senegal's energy transition.