- Gambian national utility company has secured funds to electrify 685 communities.
- The country has also updated its energy sector roadmap.
According to Nani Juwara, the Managing Director of Gambia’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), the organisation has secured funding that will enable it to electrify over communities from 2021 to 2023.
The MD stated this at the validation of the energy sector strategic roadmap 2021-2030. In its third reiteration after launch in 2015, the document reflects the changing realities of the energy sector. The roadmap will serve as a reference point to all stakeholders as the government aims to meet its universal electricity access target by 2025.
Juwara added: “Another important highlight of the roadmap is the least cost investment plan to ensure that electricity is accessible and affordable. As we are all aware, energy cost in The Gambia is relatively high due to the method of power generation and the age of our generation facilities.” The MD added that the WAPP plans to install a 150MW solar power plant in the country.