Guinea-Bissau optimal energy solutions

Can Guinea Bissau use solar energy?

Table 1: Solar insulation in a horizontal plan in Guinea Bissau With a yearly average of over 5.8 Kwh/m2/day (table 1), GB should be able to take advantage of all solar energy applications.

What is the most popular solar application in Guinea Bissau?

As of today, the most popular solar application is the rural individual photovoltaic system that has been exploited in Guinea Bissau for the producing electricity to power houses, schools, offices and hospitals or health centers. Solar water pumping is the second most installed solar application in GB (Ex. PRS I and II in Table 2).

What is wind energy used for in Guinea Bissau?

Wind energy is extracted from wind speeds by wind turbines. It was first used to produce mechanical power (windmills). Nowadays, it is mainly used for the production of electrical power . Unfortunately, none were counted in Guinea Bissau.

What is the power sector policy in Guinea Bissau?

Guinea Bissau: Power Sector Policy Note E XECUTIVE SUMMARY The electricity sector in Guinea Bissau is in the midst of a transformational reform towards a sustainable development characterized by reliable, greener and affordable service delivery.

What is the main source of biomass energy in Guinea Bissau?

The most ancient and still the most used today in African countries, is the wood coal and patches for cooking. In Guinea Bissau, it is the main source of biomass energy but not the only one. GB has recently started trying knew application of biomass energy.

Does Guinea Bissau use petroleum products?

The Consumption of Petroleum Products 2.3 Outside of woodfuels, Guinea Bissau's energy requirements are met entirely by imported petroleum products. As shown in Table 2.2, the country's demand for petroleum products is characterized by an unusually