Total Energies partners with Suez to develop 21 MW of solar plants in Senegal
Type: Development · Technology: Solar · Country: Senegal · Capacity: 21 MW · Announced: 2026-07-28
Total Energies partnered with Suez to develop two solar plants totaling 21 MW in Senegal. The Méouane plant will deliver 9 MW and the Keur Momar Sarr plant 11 MW, covering 32 % of the energy needs of local water pumping and treatment facilities. The projects, located in the Thiès and Louga regions, includes 33 600 photovoltaic panels and aim to reduce Sen’Eau’s electricity costs by up to 35 %. The collaboration supports Senegal’s goal to lessen reliance on grid power for its potable‑water infrastructure. The plants were inaugurated in July 2026, marking the first solar installations on water‑treatment assets in the country. No financial terms were disclosed, and the partnership leverages Total Energies’ expertise in solar development with Suez’s water‑service operations.
Analysis
Total Energies partnered with Suez to develop two solar plants totaling 21 MW in Senegal, with the Méouane plant delivering 9 MW and the Keur Momar Sarr plant delivering 11 MW. Total Energies is a global integrated energy company operating in around 120 countries with about 100,000 employees. Suez is the developer in this partnership, which also involves Sen’Eau. The projects, located in the Thiès and Louga regions, include 33,600 photovoltaic panels and aim to reduce Sen’Eau’s electricity costs by up to 35%. The plants were inaugurated in July 2026, marking the first solar installations on water-treatment assets in the country.
Key points
- 21 MW of solar plants in Senegal
- 33,600 photovoltaic panels
- July 2026 inauguration
- 9 MW Méouane plant
- 11 MW Keur Momar Sarr plant
Counterparties
- Total Energies (Partner)
- Suez (Developer)
- Sen’Eau (Partner)
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