NAWEC Vows Energy Independence as Gambia Ends Karpowership

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) declared on Wednesday that it is now equipped to independently meet The Gambia''s electricity demand, following the conclusion of its seven-year

The Gambia Energy Update 2024

By harnessing the abundant sunlight, The Gambia can drastically reduce its reliance on non-renewable energy sources and achieve a more stable and resilient energy future.

NAWEC and Karpowership Part Ways as The Gambia Pursues

This development aligns with NAWEC''s strategic objectives outlined in The Gambia Energy Road Map 2022–2040, which prioritizes greater energy independence through the

Gambia Launches National Energy Compact

The Gambia officially launched its National Energy Compact on 24 September 2025, marking a major milestone in the country''s pursuit of universal electricity access. The launch took

NATIONAL ENERGY COMPACT

To achieve these objectives, The Government of The Gambia undertakes to take all necessary measures to address bottlenecks identified across the power value chain, in accordance with the

Gambia Energy News: Kalyon Enerji to Build 120 MW Solar Plant

The Gambia is set to boost its renewable energy capacity with the construction of a 120 MW solar power plant by Turkey''s Kalyon Enerji. Located in the Lower River region, the project

The Gambia''s Energy Evolution: Transitioning from Solar Power to

Discover The Gambia''s journey towards sustainable energy independence, from the inauguration of its first large-scale solar facility to the exploration of green hydrogen. Learn how the

The Gambia Energy Situation

Find relevant information for Gambia on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage.

DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY COMPACT FOR THE REPUBLIC

To achieve these objectives, The Government of The Gambia undertakes to take all necessary measures to address bottlenecks identified across the power value chain, in accordance with the

Gambia Launches National Energy Compact Under Mission 300

For The Gambia, the Compact marks a decisive step toward achieving universal electricity access by 2026. It sets out a comprehensive strategy built on five key pillars: infrastructure expansion, regional