The Gambia v grid energy systems

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.

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.

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.

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.

What type of energy system does the Gambia have?

The Gambia has a dual energy system containing co-existing traditional and modernised energy systems and practices. On the one hand, traditional biomass fuels and inefficient technologies dominate household energy needs. On the other, a modernised energy system uses electricity and more refined fuels as well as modern appliances.

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.