Planning the power system of Senegal

Energy Transition; Optimal Power Flow; Planning Electrical System; Power System Analysis; Electrical generation; Electrical systems; Energy transitions; Investment plan; Multi-period; Optimal power flows; Planning electrical system; Power; Power systems analysis; Senegal; Computer Networks and Communications; Energy Engineering and Power Technology; Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Control and Optimization; Development

Abstract :

[en] This paper presents a methodology for designing the investment plan of the Senegalese power system by 2050, covering both the electrical generation and the transmission network. Using Python for Power System Analysis (PyPSA), multi-period power system optimizations are conducted to evaluate different investment strategies. Various scenarios are explored, incorporating the existing generation assets. Additionally, two sensitivity analyses are performed to quantify the impact of CO2 emission constraints on the average cost of electricity per MWh.

Research Center/Unit :

Montefiore Institute - Montefiore Institute of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - ULiège

Disciplines :

Electrical & electronics engineering

Author, co-author :

Amar, Becegade ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Montefiore Institute of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Diffels, Noé Giovanni ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'électricité, électronique et informatique (Institut Montefiore) > Smart-Microgrids

Cornélusse, Bertrand ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'électricité, électronique et informatique (Institut Montefiore) > Smart-Microgrids

Language :

English

Title :

Planning the power system of Senegal

Publication date :

19 December 2025

Number of pages :

Event name :

2025 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica

Event place :

Giza Governorate, Egy

Event date :

28-09-2025 => 02-10-2025

Development Goals :

7. Affordable and clean energy

Additional URL :

http://xplorestaging.ieee.org/ielx8/11288927/11289020/11289121.pdf?arnumber=11289121

Name of the research project :

Integration des sources d'énergie renouvelables dans le réseau électrique: Défis et solutions

Funders :

ARES CCD - Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur. Coopération au Développement

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