Can solar water heating save energy in the Gambia?

Water heating is a major consumer of energy in The Gambia – mainly in hotels, clinics and some households. Significant savings can be made if hotels and other large institutions are able to capitalise on the energy savings opportunities from solar water heating systems, which have been around for several decades.

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.

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.

Is Gambia ready for a new era of renewables?

Gambia: strong international support for a new era of renewables with inauguration of historic 23 MWp solar plant A significant strategic project with strong substantial economic and social impacts, the recently inaugurated solar photovoltaic plant in Jambur is poised to supply electricity to approximately 18,500 households.

How many solar stations are there in the Gambia?

The Gambia has conducted solar and wind resource measurements at eight stations across the country.

Why is NAWEC launching a solar plant in the Gambia?

This marks the first time in the Gambia’s history where a utility scale solar plant of 23 Megawatts Solar PV capacity and 8-Megawatt hours battery storage is being commissioned. This solar plant allows NAWEC to finally shift away from expensive heavy fuel oil-based generation which is costly and harmful to the environment.