Eramet and Juwi Achieve Financial Close for Solar-plus-Storage Project in Senegal

Eramet Grande Cote, a subsidiary of the French mining and metallurgy giant Eramet SA, and South Africa’s Juwi Renewable Energies have successfully achieved a financial close for a groundbreaking solar-plus-storage project in Senegal.

The joint initiative will provide off-grid power for Eramet’s mineral sands mining operations in the Diogo region.

The project, which will be implemented at a total cost of EUR 30 million (approximately USD 31.8 million), will involve the installation of 20 MWp of photovoltaic (PV) capacity, combined with an 11-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This hybrid solution is designed to provide 20% of the Diogo mine's energy requirements, significantly reducing the site’s reliance on conventional power sources.

The Diogo mine’s hybrid power system is expected to offset approximately 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually, contributing directly to Eramet’s sustainability goals. Specifically, the project supports the company’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions by 40% by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

In addition to Eramet’s environmental targets, the project aligns with Senegal’s national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7% by 2025. The solar-plus-storage system will also help decrease the mine's dependence on heavy fuel oil, providing cleaner and more sustainable energy for its operations.

Once completed, the Diogo mine's off-grid hybrid solution will become one of the largest of its kind in Senegal, underscoring the country’s push towards cleaner energy solutions and reinforcing its renewable energy goals.