Gambia capital energy storage

Why is the Gambia embracing green energy initiatives?

The Gambia is embracing green energy initiatives in an effort to raise national electrification rates and lower energy costs for its citizens.

Can the Gambia transform the energy sector?

An unprecedented level of support from the international community provides The Gambia with the opportunity to transform the energy sector and emerge as one of the leading energy sectors in the sub-region and the African continent. In this context, the Electricity Roadmap has undergone its third update since 2015.

Is the Gambia ready for a green energy revolution?

The Gambia’s green energy revolution, its commercial potential for green hydrogen production and more will be explored at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference and exhibition.

Will the Gambia be able to provide universal access to electricity?

The Gambia is poised to provide access to electricity for all its people. His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has stipulated that there is to be Universal Access by 2025. Given its unique geography, the country is fortunate in being able to achieve universal access almost exclusively through connections to the NAWEC grid.

How much power does the Gambia have?

As described in the previous section, transmission linkages will create a unified national network by 2022-23. As of mid 2021, the total net installed capacity in The Gambia is 154.5 MW of reciprocating engines, but only 97.0 MW are currently available for power generation.

Is hydrogen a solution to the Gambia's energy deficit?

One month later, the government signed another MoU with H2 Gambia Limited, a subsidiary of the UK-based HydroGenesis Group, at African Energy Week 2023 in Cape Town to further explore the commercial prospects for hydrogen production. Renewable energy and green hydrogen present a dual solution to The Gambia’s energy deficit.