Svs energy The Gambia

What is the energy system in Gambia?

The Gambian electricity network mainly consists of minigrids that the government hopes to improve by transforming into hybrid minigrids, integrated with renewable energy generation capacity. With an electricity access rate of just 35%, Gambia introduced the Renewable Energy Act to promote clean energy in 2013.

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.

Does the Gambia have solar energy resources?

The Gambia has significant solar energy resources which can be deployed via solar PV plants, which have become price competitive with thermal plants and attractive for advancing national renewable energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. IRENA (2018) has estimated national solar potential at 428 MW.

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.

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.

What will the Gambia's future energy strategy look like?

This should form part of The Gambia’s future energy strategy. high transmission and distribution losses (over 30% in The Gambia) worsen the energy security problem. They also deepen suppressed demand. Those with the ability to pay will turn to on-site generators. all these have economic, social and environ-mental costs.