Senegal contel smart energy

What is Contel smart energy?

Contel Smart Energy, part of the Contel Technologies Group, leverages a robust combination of industry-leading toolset for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), artificial intelligence and advanced optimization to make Microgrid operations and EV Fleet management smarter, better, and more efficient.

Could solar power be used in Senegal?

Senegal has abundant solar and wind resources, which could be used to generate decentralized clean and affordable electricity that meets the needs of its people.

Will JETP make a difference in Senegal's energy sector?

The JETP, which targets the deployment of renewable energy to reach 40% in installed capacity by 2030, is a welcome development and has the potential to make a significant difference in Senegal’s energy sector.

Why is Senegalese energy poor?

The country’s current energy mix is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which are both polluting and expensive. This has led to high levels of energy poverty, with many Senegalese people unable to access reliable and affordable electricity.

How can Senegalese civil society make the JETP process more inclusive?

Senegalese civil society has an important role to make the JETP process more inclusive and transparent by calling for early stakeholder engagement,ensuring representation of workers’ and community members’ interests in the final processes, decisions and implementation.There is a need to build trust between the government and key stakeholders.