Green technology deployment in industrial zones in Senegal

Biogaz plant SOGAS, in Dakar

Client

2016 – 2017

This project is spread in two activities. The aim of the first activity is to support 5 industries with a cleaner production approach, by:

Assessing the resource needs and the potential for optimization of each production phase
Suggesting relevant and sustainable solutions to the industries
Identifying waste-to-energy projects
Reinforcing the staff’s technical skills, in terms of cleaner production
Implementing pilot projects with a specific focus on resource efficiency and energy optimization

The goals of the second activity are :

Selection of a case study of an industrial area
Reviewing the best practices related to this case study in terms of industrial symbiosis
Issuing recommendations for the development of future industrial zones, based on the case study
Consulting and raising awarness among the stakeholders regarding these recommendations

Expected benefits

Removal of barriers hindering the deployment of climate technologies
Significant savings for enterprises due to a targeted implementation of climate technologies with measures aimed at improving resource productivity and waste recovery
Increased industrial competitiveness and job creation, in turn.
Potential to develop a real industrial ecology approach for the design and implmentation of new industrial parks across the country, by capitalizing on the studies and initial experiences