Does Senegal have a good system for collecting energy data?

Senegal has a good system for collecting energy data (SIE-Sénégal), bringing together both decision makers and the main data suppliers in a consultation framework.

What is the energy system of Senegal?

In the 2000s, a national energy information system (known was put in place in the Ministry of Oil and Energies. A lot of data for a better understanding of the energy system of Senegal. In reaching 3.72 Mtoe in 2013. The demand is covered by imported fossil fuels and traditional biomass. The energy consumption has 2.56 Mtoe in 2013.

Can natural gas be used in public transport in Senegal?

In the future, natural gas production in Senegal may also become relevant for use in public transport. Industry was the sector with the lowest energy consumption, accounting for 20% of TFEC in 2021. Over the period between 2010 and 2021, energy consumption in the industry sector increased by 61% (Figure 4.9).

What are the main sources of electricity in Senegal?

In 2022, oil contributed the most to Senegal’s electricity generation mix, accounting for 70% of total electricity generation (5.2 terawatt hours [TWh]). Solar (11%) was the second most used source of electricity generation, followed by wind (9.8%), coal (6.3%), bioenergy and waste (1.6%), and natural gas (0.4%).

How is energy policy made in Senegal?

Senegal has a strong institutional framework of energy policy decision making, led by the MPE, in co-operation with other ministries, and implemented through a range of national agencies and companies which are under the MPE’s technical supervision.

How can Senegal achieve universal access to electricity?

The government wants to achieve universal access by reforming the electricity market to increase private sector participation. Energy policies and regulations encourage private electricity generation through IPPs, which in 2022 accounted for 64% of Senegal’s installed capacity (1139 MW out of a total of 1789 MW).