Power mix by fuel (Senegal)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Senegal electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
540gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
19.8%low-carbon electricity
19.8%renewables
80.2%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Senegal
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jindal power station (Senegal) | Coal | 350 |
| 2 | Kepco Sendou power station | Coal | 250 |
| 3 | Mboro power station | Coal | 250 |
| 4 | Karpowership (Senegal) Aysegul Sultan power station | Gas | 235 |
| 5 | Malicounda power station | Gas | 120 |
| 6 | Tobène power station | Gas | 115 |
| 7 | Bel-Air | Oil | 99 |
| 8 | Bel-Air C6 power station | Gas | 90 |
| 9 | Cap des Biches (engine) power station | Gas | 86 |
| 10 | Kounoune power station | Oil | 68 |
| 11 | Mérina Dakhar | Solar | 34 |
| 12 | Ten Merina | Solar | 30 |
| 13 | Gallen Cement power station | Coal | 30 |
| 14 | Kahone 1 | Solar | 25 |
| 15 | Bokhol | Solar | 20 |
| 16 | Boutoute | Oil | 19 |
| 17 | Kaolack | Oil | 15 |
| 18 | Saint-Louis | Oil | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Senegal?
There are 18 current or operating power-plant records in Senegal in this open dataset, with about 1,846 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Senegal?
Jindal power station (Senegal) is the largest at about 350 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Senegal?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (5 plants), across 4 fuel types in total.
How clean is Senegal's electricity grid?
Senegal's grid carbon intensity is about 540 gCO₂/kWh, with 19.8% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).