JIVO Energy Completes Solar PV Installations for Irrigation Projects in Northern Senegal

JIVO Energy has successfully completed the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for existing water pumps supporting irrigation schemes in northern Senegal, strengthening the use of clean energy in agriculture.

The project was financed by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and procured by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) under the Solar Irrigation for Climate-Smart Agriculture in the Senegal River Valley programme. The installations support rice irrigation for farms managed by the Société d’Aménagement et d’Exploitation des Terres du Delta du Fleuve Sénégal et des Vallées du Fleuve Sénégal (SAED) and the Société d’Aménagement et d’Exploitation du Delta du Fleuve Sénégal (Falémé).

The intervention covered five sites, including Guédé-Chantier, Ngoro Fanaye and Diomandou in the Podor region, and Kobilo and Orkadière in the Matam region, with a total installed solar capacity of 650 kW.

By solarising water pumps, the project provides farmers with reliable, continuous and sustainable access to irrigation water, reducing dependence on conventional energy sources. The initiative supports improved farm productivity and climate resilience, while aligning with Senegal’s national clean energy and sustainable agriculture goals.