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WT/TPR/S/362 |
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General environmental reference |
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The electrification rate in Senegal was around 64% in 2016, compared with 53.5% in 2009, but varies very widely according to the region (90% in urban areas and 33.2% in rural areas). Electricity generation is carried out by the Senegalese Electricity Company (SENELEC) and some independent producers. Installed capacity is about 810 MW, consisting primarily of heavy fuel thermal power stations belonging to SENELEC (412 MW) and also independent producers (242 MW). Other energy sources include: photovoltaic solar power stations (40 MW); two hydroelectric power stations operated jointly with Mali in the framework of the Senegal River Development Organization (81 MW) and imports from Mauritania (30 MW). Senegal exports electricity to Mali and the Gambia.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§56 |
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2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Senegal has embarked on a policy of diversification of energy sources, in particular towards coal fired power stations, solar and wind energy, and the use of natural gas. An additional 1,500 MW could be injected into the electricity grid by 2021 if the projects underway come to fruition. [16]
[16] These include in particular the commissioning of: coal fired power stations at Sendou (125 MW in 2018) and Mboro (300 MW in 2021); the wind turbine power station at Taiba Ndiaye (150 MW as of 2018); the dual fuel oil power station of Malicounda (120 MW as of 2020); and new solar energy capacity (30 MW at Méouane, 20 MW at Kahone, 30 MW at Mérina Dakhar, and 100 MW under the World Bank Group Scaling Solar initiative).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§57 |
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2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Renewable energy is a key component of the government's strategy to diversify energy sources. The Energy Sector Development Policy Letter (LPDSE) of 2012 already aimed to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix to 20% by 2017. The 20% rate was achieved in 2016. A Ministry responsible for renewable energy was set up in 2010. [17] The legislative framework has been strengthened with the promulgation of framework laws on the promotion of renewable energy [18] and on biofuels. [19]
[17] The renewable energy portfolio is now combined with the energy portfolio.
[18] Law No. 2010 21 of 20 December 2010 establishing the framework law for renewable energy.
[19] Law No. 2010 22 of 15 December 2010 establishing the framework law for the biofuel industry.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§58 |
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2017 |
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Non-monetary support |
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The National Renewable Energy Agency (ANER) was set up in 2013 to implement the Government's strategy in this field. It is financed from the State budget both for its operations and to carry out some investments in addition to those financed by multilateral and bilateral cooperation. Its investments include the installation of 1,825 solar powered street lights in the suburbs of Dakar and the communes of Thiès, Linguère, Fatick, Kaolack, Tambacounda and Kolda [20]; and the solar powered electrification of 145 community infrastructures (schools, health establishments, religious establishments, etc.).
[20] These installations were carried out during the pilot phase of the WAEMU Regional Programme for the Development of Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§59 |
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2017 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Enterprises producing biofuel for the domestic market enjoy some tax advantages, including in particular exemption from customs duties and/or VAT on their purchases of equipment, seeds and plants; and exemption from income tax for five years. [21] These advantages were abolished in 2012.
[21] Law No. 2010 22 of 15 December 2010 establishing the framework law for the biofuel industry, Article 8.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-IV§60 |
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2017 |
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Other price and market based measures |
Energy |
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Development of the wood industry is also part of the country's energy diversification strategy. Accordingly, charcoal prices have been liberalized since 2007.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§20 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Togo |
2017 |
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Togo imposes excise duty on a certain number of products in accordance with community provisions (common report, section 3.1.5.2.2). With the exception of tobacco and alcoholic beverages, the rates of excise duty did not change during the period under review: (...) biodegradable plastic bags (5%); (...)
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§25 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Togo |
2017 |
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Pursuant to the Customs Code, Togo may impose import prohibitions and restrictions for the following reasons in particular: (...) environmental conservation; (...)
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§27 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Togo |
2017 |
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The import, export or transit of plastic bags and wrapping requires approval by the Ministry responsible for trade. [13] A biodegradability certificate is required for bags or wrapping to be sold on the domestic market.
[13] Order No. 017/MCPSP/DCIC determining the criteria for granting approval for the import, sale, export or transit of plastic bags and wrapping in Togo, whether or not biodegradable.
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WT/TPR/S/362 |
S-III§41 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union: Togo |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Energy, Forestry |
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Togo imposes prohibitions and restrictions on exports for a number of reasons. It bans the export of wood logs, firewood and charcoal to protect the environment. The export authorization and licence regime mostly applies to food products (Table 3.2).
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