The Taiba Ndiaye Wind Farm – Battery Energy Storage System is a 40,000kW energy storage project located in Taiba Ndiaye, Thies, Senegal. The rated storage capacity of the project is 175,000kWh.
The project was announced in 2021.
Description
The Taiba Ndiaye Wind Farm – Battery Energy Storage System is being developed by Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye. The project is owned by Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (100%).
The key applications of the project are stabilize grid, frequency regulation and reactive power support.
Contractors involved
Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye is the owner. Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye is the developer.
Additional information
Lekela has appointed consultancy DNV to assess the feasibility of installing a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the 158.7MW Taiba N’Diaye wind farm. The study will focus on how the BESS can increase grid stability and help integrate renewable energy into the local electricity grid.
Methodology
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