Senegal Sunshine Energy Storage Power Supply Price

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.

Will Senegal reach universal electricity access by 2025?

The Government of Senegal objective to reach universal electricity access by 2025 relies on access to affordable electricity services in large areas of the country that are currently only partially served.

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.