Who manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau?

The National Electricity and Water Corporation (EAGB) manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau. On a regional level, the country is a member of the West African Power Pool. The main sector policy is the National Energy Policy 1995, and more recently, the Energy Master Plan of 2013.

How much electricity does Guinea Bissau use?

Guinea Bissau has a population of 1.75 million (Table 1). Total production of electricity in 2015 was 13 ktoe with all of it produced from fossil fuels (Table 2). Final consumption of electricity in the same year was 6 ktoe (AFREC, 2015). Key consumption and production statistics are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Does Guinea-Bissau have a dual energy economy?

Guinea-Bissau has a dual energy economy based on domestic wood- fuels and imported oil. About 90% of total energy consumption is accounted for by firewood and charcoal, which are used in almost all households for cooking as well as in traditional rural, commercial and artisanal activities.

What is the energy situation in Guinea-Bissau?

SUMMARY Energy Situation and Priorities 1. Guinea-Bissau has a dual energy economy based on domestic wood- fuels and imported oil.

Is Guinea-Bissau a viable energy resource?

The coast of Guinea-Bissau, with its deeply indented coastline, experiences high tidal range values making this a commercially viable energy resource. The highest mean annual tidal amplitude of 3.4 m was recorded at Porto Gole, on the banks of Rio Geba and could generate 50 MW of electricity (REEEP, 2012); (DICAT, undated).

Is hydroelectricity a viable source of energy in Guinea-Bissau?

But by 2015 hydroelectricity was not still not an important source of energy. The coast of Guinea-Bissau, with its deeply indented coastline, experiences high tidal range values making this a commercially viable energy resource.