Senegal
power plants.
Senegal has 28 operating power plants in the catalog, 1,490 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 43.3% of operating capacity (646 MW), with solar a distant second at 19.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Karpowership (Senegal) Aysegul Sultan Power Station (235 MW, recorded start year 2019).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Senegal electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Senegal
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Senegal
This table includes 3 of the 5 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2021, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Senegal get its electricity?
Across the 28 operating plants in the catalog, Senegal's capacity is led by natural gas at 43.3% (646 MW), then solar at 19.1% and wind at 14%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Senegal?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Senegal is Karpowership (Senegal) Aysegul Sultan Power Station, a natural gas facility with 235 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2019.
How many power plants does Senegal have?
The catalog tracks 28 operating power plants in Senegal, with 1,490 MW in all.
Can I see Senegal's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Senegal to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.