Senelec

What Senelec does

Senelec (Société Nationale d'Électricité du Sénégal) is the national electricity concessionaire of Senegal, structured as a public limited company with majority state ownership under the Government of Senegal. The company operates the complete electricity value chain—production, high-voltage transport, distribution, and commercialization—serving 2,527,726 residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across Senegal's electrified territory. The company is headquartered at 28 Rue Vincens, Dakar, with operational assets including the National Dispatching Center at Mbao providing 24/7 real-time grid supervision and balancing, and the Centre de Formation et de Perfectionnement Professionnels (CFPP) training academy at Cap des Biches. Papa Toby Gaye serves as Directeur Général (CEO).

Senelec's technical infrastructure comprises 2,290 MW of installed generation capacity across a diversified mix (thermal, hydro, solar, and wind), 1,677.5 km of high-voltage transmission lines (288.6 km at 90 kV and 1,388.9 km at 225 kV), and 1,127 MVA of installed transformer capacity at 90/30 kV substations. The 945 km supranational Manantali-Matam-Dagana-Sakal-Tobene 225 kV line connects Senegal to the West African Power Pool. 2025 generation reached 7,486.33 GWh, with thermal at 5,832.76 GWh, hydro at 806.97 GWh, solar at 437.91 GWh, and wind at 408.69 GWh. Customer-facing digital platforms include the Guichet Unique (single window) for connection requests and tariff information, and the WOYOFAL prepaid electricity metering system. The company is ISO 9001 certified.

Revenue is generated through regulated electricity tariffs across BT (low voltage), MT (medium voltage), and HT (high voltage) customer tiers, billed monthly on a subscription basis. As a state-owned monopoly, Senelec's commercial model is structurally concessional rather than competitive. In 2025–2026, Senelec executed landmark financial milestones: the July 2025 Luxembourg Stock Exchange listing (first securitization of a public service in Africa), the 2026 FCTC receivables securitization on BRVM, and the 100% acquisition of West African Energy (WAE). Active donor-funded programs include MCA II (US-Senegal Power Compact), PADAES (World Bank), PEEAE II, and PAMACEL, targeting universal electrification and energy sovereignty.

Name

Senelec

Legal name

SENELEC - Société Nationale d'Électricité du Sénégal

Website

https://senelec.sn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Senelec is the state-owned national electricity utility of Senegal, holding an exclusive concession for electricity production, high-voltage transport, distribution, and commercialization, serving 2,527,726 residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Utilities (221)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

DER Management Systems (DERMS) & Virtual Power Plants (VPP) (EUADAPAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD), Customer Satisfaction, QA & Performance Analytics (VoC, NPS/CSAT) (EUAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Electricity production
• Power transmission services
• Electricity distribution
• National utility services
• Prepaid electricity metering

Headquarters

HQ city

Dakar

HQ country

Senegal

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Sales (Production, Transport, Distribution, Commercial): As the national electricity concessionaire, Senelec generates revenue through the complete electricity value chain: production, high-voltage transport, distribution, and commercialization of electricity to end consumers across Senegal. Revenue is derived from electricity sales to 2,527,726 clients including residential, commercial, industrial and government customers.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Senelec is the national electricity concessionaire of Senegal, operating the complete electricity value chain from production (2,290 MW installed capacity across thermal, hydro, solar and wind) through high-voltage transport (90 kV and 225 kV networks) and distribution to end-consumer commercialization. It serves 2,527,726 residential, commercial, industrial and government customers across 12,683 electrified localities, with supporting digital services including the WOYOFAL prepaid metering system and the Guichet Unique single-window customer service platform.

Product overview

Senelec operates as an integrated electricity utility providing end-to-end energy services across the electricity value chain. The company is organized into four core divisions—Production (generation), Transport (high-voltage transmission), Distribution, and Commercial—each supported by internal platforms such as the Guichet Unique (single-window customer service portal) and Woyofal (prepaid electricity payment system). The company also operates the Centre de Formation et de Perfectionnement Professionnels (CFPP) for staff training. Key ongoing projects include MCA II, PADAES, PEEAE II, and PAMACEL focused on energy access, efficiency, and modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guichet Unique: Single window service for electricity connections, demand tracking, and customer complaints
• Woyofal
• Kër Gu Mag

Products and services

• Electricity Production Services Generation of electricity through a diversified mix of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, totaling 2,290 MW of installed capacity. Production in 2025 reached 7,486.33 GWh, supplying the national grid for residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across Senegal.
• High-Voltage Electricity Transport (Transmission) High-voltage electricity transmission over a 1,677.5 km network including 288.6 km at 90 kV and 1,388.9 km at 225 kV, with 1,127 MVA of installed transformer capacity at 90/30 kV substations. Includes a 945 km supranational 225 kV transmission line (Manantali-Matam-Dagana-Sakal-Tobene) connecting to the West African regional grid.
• Electricity Distribution Services Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution of electricity to end users across Senegal, covering 12,683 electrified localities and currently extending service to 6,571 additional villages as part of ongoing electrification programs.
• Electricity Commercialization (Retail Supply) Sale of electricity to 2,527,726 end customers across residential, commercial, industrial and government segments under government-regulated tariffs structured by voltage level (BT, MT, HT). Includes meter management, billing, and customer account services.
• WOYOFAL Prepaid Electricity Service Digital prepaid electricity metering and payment system allowing customers to purchase electricity credits in advance for self-service consumption management. Used by residential and small commercial customers across Senegal as a convenient alternative to post-paid billing.
• Guichet Unique (Single Window) Customer Service Integrated customer service platform aggregating connection requests, subscription processing, demand tracking, complaints, and tariff information for BT (low voltage), MT (medium voltage) and HT (high voltage) electricity services. Used by customers seeking new connections or service modifications.
• Customer Service Center (Service Client) Multi-customer contact center handling service requests, complaints, and customer support for Senelec's nationwide electricity customer base, accessible via phone at +221 33 867 66 66 and email.
• CFPP Training and Professional Development Services Training, professional development, and retraining services offered by the Centre de Formation et de Perfectionnement Professionnels (CFPP) at Cap des Biches, serving Senelec agents and energy sector companies across Senegal and the sub-region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Senegal electrification rate between 70-80% in Sub-Saharan Africa, among the highest rates in the region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• MCA II (Millennium Challenge Account Senegal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenegal Power Compact - A grant agreement between Senegal and the United States of America supporting power sector modernization and expansion.
• West African Energy (WAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenelec became the sole shareholder (100%) of West African Energy, strengthening integration in the West African power sector.
• PADAESmajorOthersEnergy access development program supported by international development partners including World Bank missions.
• PEEAE II (Programme pour la Promotion de l'Efficacité Énergétique et l'Accès à l'Énergie)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency and access program focusing on modernity, efficiency and energy sovereignty in Senegal.
• PAMACEL (Projet d'Amélioration de l'Accès à l'Électricité)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity access improvement project focused on universal electricity access and energy sovereignty.
• ASEA (African Energy Regulators Association)minorOthersAssociation of African energy regulators for regional cooperation and standards.
• WAPP (West African Power Pool)minorOthersRegional power pool coordination for West African electricity infrastructure and trade.
• Senegal Ministry of EnergycoreOthersMinister Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf provides policy oversight and support for Senelec operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Electricité (CIE): Privately operated concessionaire managing Côte d'Ivoire's electricity transmission, distribution, and commercialization. Comparable integrated utility model and West African franc-zone regulatory environment.
• ENEO Cameroon: Integrated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution operator in Cameroon under a concession. Comparable integrated value-chain model serving a Sub-Saharan African national market.
• National Electric Company of Ghana (Volta River Authority / ECG): Ghana's state-owned vertically integrated electricity utility with similar generation, transmission, and distribution responsibilities. Most directly comparable West African national electric utility to Senelec.
• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC): Kenya's national electricity distribution utility serving millions of customers under a regulated concession. Comparable business model, customer-base scale, and Sub-Saharan African operating context.

Emerging players

• Lekela Power: Pan-African renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) active across multiple African markets including Senegal. Comparable in the renewable generation segment of Senelec's mix and as a potential partner/competitor for new renewable build-outs.

Regional players

• Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO): Tanzania's state-owned vertically integrated national utility. Comparable integrated generation-transmission-distribution model serving a multi-million customer base in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM): Mozambique's state-owned vertically integrated electric utility. Comparable integrated value chain and Sub-Saharan African state-owned utility profile.
• Energie du Mali (EDM): Mali's state-owned national electricity utility connected to Senelec via the Manantali interconnection. Comparable national concession model in a neighboring West African franc-zone country.
• National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC, Gambia): Gambia's state-owned multi-utility providing electricity (and water) under a similar West African concession model. Comparable scale and operating environment, though smaller customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Eskom Holdings SOC (South Africa): South Africa's state-owned power utility, by far the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Provides a broader reference point for state-owned vertically integrated utility economics, capital structure, and political-tariff risk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Senelecofficiel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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