The African Development Bank has launched a groundbreaking energy-efficiency project in Senegal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards sustainable development.
The €8.51 million loan approved by the Bank will fund the “Programme to Promote Efficient Lighting Lamps” (PPLEEF), which aims to replace outdated incandescent bulbs with modern LED lighting in nearly 700,000 households and 80,000 small businesses across Senegal.
This pioneering project is expected to deliver substantial energy savings, reduce electricity costs, and significantly cut carbon emissions. The innovative on-bill financing model allows consumers to repay the cost of the new lighting through monthly energy savings, making the program accessible and affordable for all participants.
According to Jalel Chabchoub, Chief Energy Efficiency Officer at the African Development Bank, the PPLEEF is a milestone for Senegal’s national commitment to sustainable development and universal energy access.
The project will reduce energy demand and consumption during peak hours and pave the way for a more sustainable energy future across Africa.
The PPLEEF is also a replicable and scalable model for other African nations, delaying the need for costly investments in new power plants and reducing energy consumption. Mame Coumba Ndiaye, General Director of Senegal’s Agence pour l’Économie et la Maîtrise de l’Énergie (AEME), noted that the project will have a positive impact on household and small business budgets by reducing their energy bills.
This initiative is part of the African Development Bank’s broader efforts to promote sustainable development and energy equity across Africa.
From 2019 to 2024, the Bank committed approximately $6 billion to energy projects across the continent.
With the launch of the PPLEEF and the ‘Mission 300’ initiative, Africa is making significant strides towards closing its energy access gap.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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