Should MV grid be strengthened in the Gambia?

Reinforcement of the MV grid from Farafenni or via a cable across the river from Banjul are alternatives that may be considered if the western corridor does not present a viable solution. Transmission developments in The Gambia should be considered in relation to regional options.

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.

What is a critical path to achieving universal electrification in the Gambia?

Critical path items are as follows: institutional strengthening, particularly NAWEC’s 2019-25 Strategic Development Plan. Within the African continent, achieving universal electrification by 2025 will be a significant achievement in which The Gambia will be able to be justifiably proud.

Does the Gambia have solar energy resources?

The Gambia has significant solar energy resources which can be deployed via solar PV plants, which have become price competitive with thermal plants and attractive for advancing national renewable energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. IRENA (2018) has estimated national solar potential at 428 MW.

Should transmission development be considered in the Gambia?

Transmission developments in The Gambia should be considered in relation to regional options. To ensure optimal regional development, it is important for there to be coordination of the on-going or proposed regional studies, which include Basse-Tambacounda, Brikama-Ziguinchor and Brikama / Jabang / Kotu-Kaolack.

What is Gambia River basin development organization?

Gambia River Basin Development Organization (Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Gambie). The Gambia’s energy sector is in the middle of a major transition. Since The Gambia entered a new political chapter in 2017, electricity supply has been stabilized and villages in the North Bank have been connected.