How has Senegal reformed its energy sector?

Since the launch of the Plan Sénégal Émergent, Senegal has adopted reforms designed to attract foreign investment in its energy sector and boost participation from the private sector, while leveraging significant support from development finance institutions.

What is Senegal's energy strategy?

Recognizing that Senegal confirms its objective to develop and implement an ambitious energy strategy that will provide universal access to affordable electricity with quality and continuity of service, create new sustainable jobs and support the development of the economy on the basis of a diversified energy mix.

Is Senegal a good country for energy transitions?

Senegal is a strong advocate for just energy transitions. The country has already met the wind and solar targets it established for 2025 under its most recent Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement, and it has joined the Global Methane Pledge to reduce the world’s methane emissions 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.

What is Senegal's energy policy?

The IEA’s Energy Policy Review of Senegal 2023, published today, finds that energy is at the heart of Senegal’s 2035 strategy for accelerating sustainable development and economic growth known as the Plan Sénégal Émergent (PSE), or the Emerging Senegal Plan.

What JETP concluded today with Senegal?

This JETP concluded today with Senegal is the fourth of its kind, following the launch of partnerships with South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam. “The multifaceted crises we are experiencing today are straining African economies, particularly in their significant efforts devoted to economic development, access to energy and industrialization.

How will Senegal contribute to innovation and technology integration?

Senegal will pay particular attention to innovation and technology integration with the support of the IPG, through the development of training and research and development with the ambition of creating a regional hub.