How much energy does Senegal use?

Total energy consumption is growing rapidly (+5%/year, on average since 2013, including + 16% in 2023) and reached 6.2 Mtoe in 2023, almost 2.6 times its 2000 level. The Yakaar-Teranga natural gas field, located offshore Senegal, is developed by Kosmos Energy (90%).

How much does electricity cost in Senegal?

Due to dependence on expensive liquid fuels for 90 percent of power generation, Senegal has some of the highest generation costs in Africa. While electricity generation costs range from 34 to 38 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers pay roughly 24 cents per kilowatt hour with the difference covered by government subsidies.

What is the standard voltage for a power socket in Senegal?

All power sockets in Senegal provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Senegal if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. This is the case in most of Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom and most countries in Africa and Asia.

How does Senegal support regional energy cooperation?

Senegal supports regional energy cooperation as a member of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and is a member of regional organizations to develop hydroelectricity resources on the Senegal (OMVS – Senegal River Basin Development Organization) and Gambia (OMVG – Gambia River Basin Development Organization) rivers.

Do I need a voltage converter in Senegal?

This is the case in most of Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom and most countries in Africa and Asia. If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100V-127V (which is most common in the US, Canada and countries in South America) you might need a voltage converter in Senegal. The standard frequency in Senegal is 50Hz.

Is Senegal a renewable country?

Senegal is also committed to renewable energy resources, with approximately one-third of its energy mix coming from renewables. In February 2020, President Sall officially inaugurated the first phase of the Taiba Ndiaye Wind Park, Senegal’s first utility-scale wind project which, when completed, will be the largest in West Africa.