Is Gambia ready for a new era of renewables?

Gambia: strong international support for a new era of renewables with inauguration of historic 23 MWp solar plant A significant strategic project with strong substantial economic and social impacts, the recently inaugurated solar photovoltaic plant in Jambur is poised to supply electricity to approximately 18,500 households.

Is re a solution to energy problems in the Gambia?

Policy makers across africa have been among the last to embrace Re as a solu-tion to their energy problems. They are often locked into crisis management on a day-to-day basis. The country’s policy makers need to be persuaded that Re has a real future in the energy mix of The Gambia. They need to demonstrate this by their actions.

Does the Gambia have a wind-related energy project?

There is limited experience in wind-related energy projects in The Gambia. much of the early work was restricted to village water pumping projects. in the 1990s, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) actively promoted the use of wind pumps along coastal villages with support from the eU.

Can communities benefit from renewable electricity support in the Gambia?

Communities who do not have access to the electricity network are one of the main groups with potential to bene-fit from renewable electricity support. however, community investment in the Gambia presents serious challenges. it is difficult for communities to access finance and develop the skills and knowledge required.