Does the Gambia have a hydro potential?

Hydro potentials are non-existing in the Gambian territory. The average annual solar insolation for The Gambia is 4.5-5.3 kWh/m2-day, which represents a high generating potential for the country, making it interesting for PV Power Plants, Solar Home Systems (SHS), solar heater for the domestic and hotel industry and Hybrid Diesel-PV Systems.

Why should the Gambia invest in solar energy?

To match the rising demand and to provide sustainable and accessible energy to all Gambians, the potential for solar energy investment is immense in The Gambia. The government of The Gambia seeks to increase RE’s contribution to 40% from 2% presently in the coming years.

What ecosystems are in the Gambia?

The Gambia has a rich variety of woodland ecosystems, including forests, closed and open woodland, tree and shrub savannah, mangrove, riparian and fringing savannah. The Gambia’s forest cover has declined from 60% in the 1960s to 43% of the land area today. It's forest and woodland ecosystems supply about 85% of domestic energy requirements.

Does the Gambia have a demand tailwind?

The Gambia‘s absolute electricity consumption and per capita consumption have been steadily increasing since 2000 demonstrating the country‘s demand tailwinds. This trend is expected to continue in the near-term with a rising population and the continued expansions of businesses.

Is the Gambia a good country?

The Gambian workforce is one of the country’s principal assets, arousing considerable enthusiasm among business-people, both foreign and domestic. The country is one of the safest and politically stable countries in Africa and has attracted over $830m in FDI since 2003. The Gambia has a young and talented labor force of an estimated 774,000 people.

Is the Gambia a peaceful country?

The Gambia is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in Africa with a high degree of political stability. In the most recent Global Peace Index, it finished #5 in Sub-Saharan Africa out of 44 countries.