On November 19, 2024, Eramet Grande Côte and JUWI Renewable Energies announced their collaboration to develop a hybrid solar power plant, equipped with a battery energy storage system. The plant will significantly reduce CO2 emissions from Eramet Grande Côte’s mineralized sand mine in Diogo, northwestern Senegal. Commissioning is scheduled for 2025.

The solar power plant will produce 20 MW of solar energy with 11 MW/11MWh battery storage, ensuring a stable energy supply. It will generate energy savings of around 25,000 tonnes of CO2. In addition, the project will create employment opportunities for local communities, with training and skills development programs for workers.

This project is in line with Eramet’s “Act for Positive Mining” CSR roadmap, which sets ambitious targets for reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable mining practices. It is also aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, particularly in terms of combating climate change and promoting renewable energies.

20%
of the mine’s energy supplied by the photovoltaic plant

-25 000 t
of carbon emissions every year

100
jobs created during construction

6
jobs created during maintenance

The clean energy produced by this plant will help improve Eramet Grande Côte’s environmental performance. Our investment in this solar power project is in line with Eramet Grande Côte and Eramet’s commitment to sustainable mining and to accelerating the decarbonization of our industry

Frédéric Zanklan,
General Manager, Eramet Grande Côte