What is the power sector program in the Gambia?

In 2021, MCC designed a four-year $25 million Power Sector Program in The Gambia, which will provide tools over a multi-year period for the Gambian government to improve the country’s electricity sector. The AGOA Act provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for most Sub-Saharan countries, including The Gambia.

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.

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.

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.