In Touba, Senegal transforms its waste into energy The Touba project is strongly integrated into the National Waste Management Program (PNGD) with a view to improve the living environment and to reduce global warming. DISCOVER THE PROJECT

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2nd waste-to-energy plant on the African continent

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The team

The Sponsor:
Merl Solar Technologies GmbH

Merl Solar Technologies GmbH is an Austrian company operating in the field of renewable energy.

The Developer:
Witech Africa

The Witech team leads the co-development of the project and ensures the coordination among its various stakeholders, primarily focusing on the waste and technological aspects.

The Technology Provider:
CNIM - Paprec

The joint venture combines the expertise of PAPREC ENGINEERING CNIM and Martin GmbH in the field of waste-to-energy conversion.

The EPC:
CNEEC (China National Electric Engineering Company Ltd)

The Group has already successfully collaborated with CNIM MARTIN as a technology provider on several projects.

The Local Contractor:
Ecosalubre

Ecosalubre specializes in a wide range of activities that cover the entire integrated waste management chain.

The Waste Management Operator:
SONAGED

SONAGED is the new company responsible for waste management at the national level, replacing the Solid Waste Coordination and Management Unit (UCG).

The Energy Provider :
Senelec

The management of SENELEC, along with the Ministry of Energy, has expressed interest in the project by securing a 15% stake in the Touba SPV.

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