On grid off grid e híbrido Guinea-Bissau

What is the national grid like in Guinea Bissau?

The national grid in Guinea Bissau is fragmented. The capital, Bissau, benefits from a distribution network recently upgraded to 10 kV and a stable power supply. However, several interior cities, such as Bafata and Gabu, have poorly performing and costly isolated systems. The national water and electricity utility is E lectri c idade e A guas da G uinee B issau.

How will solar power work in Bissau and Gabu?

In Bissau and Gabu, solar photovoltaic (PV) plants will help reduce the average cost of electricity and diversify the energy mix. Battery storage will help integrate this variable energy source into the grid. In Bafata, Gabu, and Cacheu, the PV plants will provide cheaper and cleaner local power generation than current diesel production.

How will hybrid mini-grids impact the Bijagos Islands?

Hybrid mini-grids in the Bijagos islands (Bolama, Rubane and Bubaque) will increase access to electricity among the local population and improve the quality and reduce cost of electricity supply in these islands. This will contribute to unleashing the islands’ tourist potential.

How will the ECOWAS regional Access Project Impact Guinea-Bissau?

The ECOWAS regional access project will extend and strengthen the distribution network in Guinea-Bissau, supplying electricity to an additional 198,000 people (33,000 households) by 2022. A low-hanging fruit opportunity exists to bring electricity to an additional 31,443 households.

How will Guinea Bissau benefit from the OMVG interconnection project?

Guinea Bissau will benefit from the electricity production of hydroelectric projects under development in Guinea by 2035 at the latest. These include the Kaléta (240MW) hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 2015, and the Soaupiti (480MW) project on the Konkouré River.

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.