Urban energy solutions The Gambia

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.

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.

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.

Why is energy important in the Gambia?

The availability of adequate, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy is a critical milestone in the socio-economic development of any country. While less than half of all households in The Gambia have access to elec-tricity, over 90% are still dependent on solid biomass for cooking and heating. This has intensified poverty.

How is electricity financed in the Gambia?

A large proportion of this is already financed through on-going national and regional projects sponsored by development partners. 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.

What is the government electrification strategy in the Gambia?

The government electrification strategy has embraced both grid-based and off-grid options. The Gambia has abundant renewable energy resources that could help meet growing demand. The Gambia has abundant solar energy resources across the country, a good biomass resource in most areas, and a modest wind regime along the coast.