Senegal’s energy mix is heavily dominated by imported oil, accounting for roughly 85% of electricity generation in 2023. However, the country is rapidly integrating renewables, including solar and wind, and transitioning towards natural gas for power generation, targeting 30% renewable energy capacity as it aims for universal electricity access by 2025.

Senegal is emerging as a potential West African green hydrogen hub, leveraging high solar and wind resources (1,800-2,200 k Wh/m²/year) to produce low-carbon fuel. Driven by partnerships and firms like Hydrogen Senegal, projects focus on using electrolysis to produce hydrogen and ammonia for local industry and export.

As of February 2026, there is no information indicating that Senegal is producing green hydrogen from electrolysis of seawater.