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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.

How has the Senegalese government changed the electricity sector?

The Senegalese government has brought forward a series of major legislative reforms in the electricity sector, with an independent regulator and a new Electricity Code. Some implementing decrees have already been put into effect, while others will follow shortly.

Can Senegal use natural gas to generate electricity?

Senegal has major ambitions to use domestic gas resources to generate electricity through its “gas--to--power” strategy decided in 2018, which aims to reduce national energy dependence on oil and coal by incentivising investment in natural gas as a transitory fuel in the energy transition.

Does Senegal need a power sector transition strategy?

Senegal’s power sector transition needs a clear strategy, which includes the full implementation of the power sector reforms, the expansion of the electricity network, the creation of renewable energy zones and auctions, as well as increased balancing power at the domestic and regional levels within the West African Power Pool.