Inauguration of the Mécké and Keur Momar Sarr solar fields: Sen'Eau innovates by using clean energy

Built by SEN'EAU, in partnership with SUEZ and Total Energies, the solar fields of Méouane (Mékhé) and Keur Momar Sarr (KMS), which include extremely important sites for the supply of drinking water, particularly for Dakar and areas crossed by it such as Thiès, Mbour among others, were officially inaugurated on Thursday, July 2, 2026. A project which aims to secure the production of drinking water while reducing the environmental footprint of the water sector in Senegal, with strategic infrastructures that bring concrete benefits.

This provided an opportunity for the Secretary General of the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Baboucar Moundor NGom, to note that "given the importance of its energy-intensive infrastructure, SEN'EAU deemed it necessary to innovate by using clean energy." Representing the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Mr. NGom, who hailed this as a major step forward for water and the energy transition, spoke before administrative authorities, local elected officials, and technical and financial partners, of a new stage in the modernization of the water sector in Senegal.

According to him, these new infrastructures illustrate the State's commitment to reconciling the performance of the public water service, energy efficiency, and environmental protection, in accordance with the guidelines of the Senegal 2050 Vision championed by President Diomaye Faye. These achievements constitute a powerful symbol of the transformation undertaken by our country to build a sovereign, prosperous, and united nation.

Mr. Ngom reiterated the national ambition to achieve 40% renewable energy in the energy mix by 2030, in accordance with Senegal's commitments under the Partnership for a Just Energy Transition. He also highlighted the country's significant solar resources, which offer considerable potential for strengthening national energy sovereignty.

Emphasizing the strategic importance of the Méouane and Keur Momar Sarr sites, Mr. Ngom stated that these facilities serve as models to be replicated in order to make Senegal an African leader in renewable energy applied to hydroelectric infrastructure. He commended the contribution of local authorities, through the provision of land that enabled the construction of the two solar power plants.

He also congratulated SEN'EAU, its technical partner SUEZ, and Total Energies for their commitment to this project. According to him, these achievements illustrate the relevance of the government's choice to promote public-private partnerships, which allow for the introduction of technical innovations to modernize the water sector. He specifically highlighted the partnership between SEN'EAU and Total Energies, initiated by SONES, as a key lever for improving the energy efficiency of water infrastructure while reducing its environmental footprint.

He recalled that these infrastructures are fully in line with the national energy and ecological transition strategy, reflecting the Government's desire to develop sustainable, accessible solutions adapted to the needs of the population, while supporting the structural transformation of the water sector in Senegal.