Senegal, China Partner on Solar, Digital Infrastructure Projects
TLDR
- Senegal has signed two key agreements with Chinese state-owned firm CNTIC to boost its solar energy and digital infrastructure
- The deal includes the construction of two 50 MWp photovoltaic solar power plants, each paired with a 30 MW / 90 MWh battery storage system
- These solar projects will be fully financed and executed by CNTIC, to expand electricity access to nearly 2,000 villages
Senegal has signed two key agreements with Chinese state-owned firm CNTIC to boost its solar energy and digital infrastructure.
The deal includes the construction of two 50 MWp photovoltaic solar power plants, each paired with a 30 MW / 90 MWh battery storage system, to support the country’s rural electrification goals and energy independence.
These solar projects will be fully financed and executed by CNTIC, to expand electricity access to nearly 2,000 villages. The initiative forms part of Senegal’s national strategy for sustainable development and energy sovereignty.
The agreements were finalized during Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent visit to Beijing, where several deals were signed to deepen bilateral cooperation under Senegal’s new economic diplomacy framework.
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Key Takeaways
In addition to solar, Senegal and China are also collaborating on digital infrastructure. As part of a broader “New Deal,” a $5 million investment will fund the rollout of a secure, high-performance cloud environment designed to meet international standards and reinforce Senegal’s digital sovereignty. This includes deployment of Alibaba’s Apsara Stack, a hybrid cloud solution enabling local data hosting, and a major skills development program. The initiative will train 200 cloud engineers, create a Center of Technological Excellence in partnership with Sénégal Numérique SA (SENUM), and provide training for 1,000 Senegalese youth via Alibaba Cloud Academy. Together, the solar and cloud infrastructure projects represent a dual strategy—expanding energy access while building the digital backbone needed for long-term economic transformation. With China playing a central role in both sectors, Senegal is positioning itself as a key hub for Sino-African cooperation in energy and technology.
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