The Gambia intelligent energy storage

How can energy infrastructure be improved in the Gambia?

Improving energy infrastructure is consistent with the EU "Agenda for Change" policy, which identifies energy as an essential driver of economic growth. The project will contribute to reducing the existing electricity supply gap in The Gambia using sustainable solar energy resources.

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.

Are solar resources in the Gambia a good investment?

Solar resources in The Gambia are excellent, and thus offer the opportunity for deploying a range of solar technologies at utility-scale plants and distributed end-use applica-tions.

Who owns a power plant in the Gambia?

These are operated by National Water and energy Company (NaWeC) and Global electric Group (GeG) - an independent Power Producer (iPP). effective installed capacity in The Gambia is around 65 mW. This is divided into two generation and transmission categories.

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.

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.