# Senegal electricity production disruptions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-electricity-production-disruptions
> Updated: 2026-08-21T16:41:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Senelec, Senegal’s national electricity company, warned of potential major power disruptions across the national grid on August 14, 2026. The company cited “technical problems” at a high-capacity production unit as the cause for the reduced capacity.

In Dakar’s Cité Aliou Sow neighborhood, residents experienced prolonged outages during a period of intense heat. The West African Power Pool (WAPP) noted that regional energy difficulties have been driven by high demand and production constraints.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: SOMELEC reports major power outages in Nouakchott following substation fire

A major fire at a transformation substation in West Nouakchott caused widespread power outages affecting most of the capital, including the international airport and Tanit Port.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somelec-reports-major-power-outages-in-nouakchott-following-substation-fire

### 2026-08-14: Senelec warns of power disruptions in Senegal following production failure

Senelec has warned of potential national power disruptions in Senegal following a technical failure at a major production unit, causing localized outages in areas like Dakar's Cité Aliou Sow.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senelec-warns-of-power-disruptions-in-senegal-following-production-failure

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