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Senegal – Electrical Standards

By: Khaleeq Ur Raheem Mohammed

Senegal is a West African country of about 16 million inhabitants; more than one-quarter of the people who live in Senegal’s capital city, Dakar, are Dakar residents. It covers roughly 196,722 km2 of land with an average population density of 73 people per km2. Between 1971 and 2017, the population grew by 2.87% per year, resulting in almost 16 million residents. A hot tropical environment, situated in the Sahel area, prevails. Tourism, gold, and phosphates are essential to the economy.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita based on power, purchasing party (PPP) in 2005 US$ shows that on a capita basis, it has not changed significantly in the period 1971–2014 was estimated at around US$ 2181 and remains slow in comparison with South Africa.

Access to energy in Senegal is not universal, and the task is enormous. Despite rising electrification since 2000, the Nationwide electrification rate was roughly 61.7% in 2017. Urban electrification is at about 90%, but it is much lower in rural areas (closer to 20% as of 2013). Thermal power plants and renewable energy (wind, solar, and hydro), Diesel, gas, and fuel oil plants comprise the thermal capacity. Wind, hydro, and solar PV installations augment the installed capacity.

Farm-waste-based power plants provide a small proportion of this generating capability. It is a state-owned company authorized to contract with independent producers to purchase their products and sell them to customers. It is primarily owned and operated by Genelec, but its capacity is limited, and as a result, it is dependent on agreements with private producers like Aggreko and APR Energy LLC. The number of electricity has grown as a consequence of the country’s energy strategy, which favours private investments. Hence, the structure was altered, and a regulating body was constituted. Renewable energy resources are used to generate power, and many projects have been completed while others are still in the queue awaiting finance.

The Evolution of the Electrification Rate

The plug types in Senegal are C, D, E, and K. 230 volts and 50 hertz (or 50 Hz).
In Senegal, the power plugs and sockets are of types C, D, E, and K.
Type C: Also known as the standard “Euro” plug. This socket also works with plug E and plug F.
Type D: Mainly used in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and some African countries. This socket only works with plug D.
Type E: This type is of French origin. This socket also works with plug C and with plug F if it has an additional pinhole.
Type K: This type is of Danish origin. This socket also works with plug C, plug E, and plug F.

In Senegal, the voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. 220-240 V will allow you to utilize electric equipment in Senegal (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia, and most of Asia and Africa). Manufacturers address these slight discrepancies. In Senegal, if the standard voltage is anywhere from 100 V to 127 V, you’ll require a voltage converter. Combined power plug adapter/voltage converter Do not use your appliances if the 50 Hz frequency is different in Senegal. However, if there is no voltage difference, you may attempt to use the appliance if you choose. Consider extra caution with such products as clocks, shavers, and electric fan heaters.

A device marked ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ may be utilized everywhere in the globe. When you’re charging these items, you should expect a typical occurrence.

References

  1. Agence Nationale de la statistique et de la démographie [Internet]. 2020. http://www.ansd.sn/
  2. IEA. CO2 Emissions From Fuel Combustion. Paris, France: International Energy Agency; 2016.
  3. IDMinistère du Pétrole et des Energies. 2020. http://www.energie.gouv.sn/les-agences/ID:c0002-r0015
  4. Gaudreau K, Gibson RB. Sustainability assessment of the agricultural and energy systems of Senegal. Energies. 2015;8(5):3503-3528.ID:c0002-r0020

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