COUNTRY PRESENTATION

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1 COUNTRY PRESENTATION Energy Situation of the Gambia Bakary L. M. KANTEH Nationa Water & Electricity Co.Ltd The Gambia Africa Renewable Energy Forum Casablanca - MOROCCO, 30 th Nov 1 st December, 2017

2 CONTENTS 1. Country Background 2. Energy situation 1. Energy resources 2. Graphical presentation 3. Electricity generation 3. Renewable Energy Resources 4. Main Barriers to RE Development 5. Achievements in the RE Sub-sector 1. SHS Feasibility Study 6. Potential Advantages of SHS Installation 7. Future Plans

3 Country Background The Gambia has a land area of 11,300 sq km It has a population of approximately 1.74million The economy is predominantly agrarian, with agriculture employing about 70% of the labor force and accounts for 19% of the GDP The Services Sector account for 68% of GDP

4 Map of the Gambia

5 Energy Situation THE RESOURCE BASE IS MODEST FUELWOOD (firewood & Charcoal) PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (including LPG) ELECTRICITY and RENEWABLE ENERGY

6 Graphical Presentation of the Energy Mix

7 Electricity Generation: exclusively by NAWEC Electricity GBA Provincial Barra Basse Conventional (NAWEC+IPP) Renewable IPPs (wind) Kerewan Farafenni Bansang KPS 40MW BRK 48MW Batokunku 1MW Tujereng 0.15MW

8 Some Additions made

9 Renewable Energy Resources Solar (5-6 hrs. for about 300 days per yr.) Wind speed at heights of 30m (3-4 m/s) Wind speed at heights of 50m (5-7 m/s) Bio-energy (biogas and bio-fuel) Assessment of Micro & Mini Hydro-Power potential on-going No Geothermal potential

10 Applications of Solar Energy in the Gambia Water pumping services High access rate due to these systems Telecoms/GSM relay substations/cell sites Household use (small scale)

11 Main Barriers to Renewable Energy Development 1. High initial cost 2. Income levels are generally low 3. Limited Micro-finance Institutions 4. High interest rates 5. Limited skilled personnel 6. Lack of Standards and labelling of RE products

12 Gambia Renewable Energy Centre (GREC) was set up in the early 1980s Renewable law enacted REAGAM Promotion and development of RE Bi-annual renewable energy show and Exhibition Issued operation license and Signed first PPA with Batokunku Wind Farm Operator 2008 (150kW) Signed the second PPA with Gam-wind in November 2010 (900kW) RE Bill, FIT and Standard PPA developed with the support of ECREEE Zero Import Tax on RE and EE product since 2008 Renewable energy Feasibility studies GEF-UNIDO-GOTG RE Project Achievements in the Renewable Energy Sub-Sector

13 GEF-UNIDO-GOTG RE Project Kaur pilot completed but scenario changed before completion. Instead of synchronizing with the engines which operated in island mode, it is now tied to the grid. As a result the battertes have become redundant.

14 Solar Home System Study October 2006: A feasibility study on renewable energies was launched. Renewable energy feasibility study was funded by AfDB and GOTG and Executed by Lahmeyer International (German Company) The Study identified high potential in solar and some wind resources ( mainly along the coast). Two reports were prepared ( Solar Home System and Wind) The Solar home systems targeted : Targeted Areas Targeted Number Households 11,000 Schools 54 Health Facilities 30 ICT Centres 18 14

15 Solar Home System Study Feasibility Study Solar Home System Program SHS Type Loads # of Units 25W 2*9w LC, 5w mobile charger 4,191 40W 3*9W LC, 10W DC radio set 2,611 70W 4*9W LC, 40W Black and White TV set 2, W 5*9W LC, 60W Color TV set, 60W AC/DC Inverter 673 Health Center 5 LC Bulbs, 1 Radio, 1 Solar Fridge, 2 Ceiling Fans 30 School (UBS) School (SSS) Lights(Classrooms, outdoor, security), 1 Transistor Radio, 10 Computers, 1500W AC-DC Inverter, Miscellaneous Lights(Classrooms, outdoor, security), 1 Transistor Radio, 10 Computers, 1500W AC-DC Inverter, Miscellaneous ICT Center 6.0 kwh/day 18 TOTAL Breakdown of the details for the eight individual Project types. 10,

16 Opportunities for SHS Installation Low electricity access rate, 35% and 10% for urban and rural areas respectively Import tax, VAT and custom duties waived since 2008 Sufficient solar irradiance (4.5-7kWh/m 2 /day) RE law enacted High fuel price (diesel and heavy fuel) Negligible operation cost The RE law has made provision for net metering The Gambia is a Signatory to Kyoto Protocol

17 Potential Advantages of SHS Installation Reduction in Rural-Urban drift Permit income generation beyond daylight. Improve health service delivery Enhance learning and improve performance of students Reduce post-harvest losses through better preservation. Enhance food production and access to nutrition Creates sense of security Improvement in the economic situation of the country Increase access to information through TV and Internet

18 Future Plans Promoting use of Solar Water Heaters in Hotels Training, certification and registration of technicians Set/Adopt national standards for RE equipment Revitalise GREC

19 The Gambia Electricity Sector Roadmap World Bank supported the preparation of the Gambia Electricity Sector Roadmap - high level update approved by cabinet ( m/index.php/faqs/new 1-downloads) 19

20 Illustrative T&D network (existing) Illiasa 20

21 Power Plant Indicative expansion plan (scenario 2) Nominal Power Business model Estimated budget Bidding timing Construction period Commissioning Solar 1 1 x 10 MW EPC US$16 million Oct 17-Dec 17 Mar 18-Sep 18 Dec 18 HFO 1 4 x 15 MW engines IPP US$109 million Sep 17-Jan 18 Mar 18-Dec 18 Early x 8 MW engine (dual fuel?) Solar 2 1 x 10 MW IPP US$16 million Jan 18-Mar 18 Jun 18-Dec 18 Mid-2019 Solar 3 1 x 10 MW IPP US$16 million Jun 18-Sep 18 Jan 19-Jun 19 Mid-2020 Solar 4 1 x 15 MW IPP US$24 million Jan 20-Mar 20 Jun 20-Dec 20 Mid-2021 Solar 5 1 x 15 MW IPP US$24 million Jan 21-Mar 21 Jun 21-Dec 21 Mid-2022 Total $205m Note: Table excludes $53 million investment from committed projects Dual fuel plants give flexibility for future (e.g. potential domestic or imported gas). Minor cost increase compared to HFO Other options: Split 68 MW HFO into two projects? Combine solar projects into 2-3 projects? 21

22 Summary of electricity sector investment needs through to 2025 ($million) Total investment needed by 2025 Of which private Of which public Public already committed or pipeline Public financing gap Generation $258 $189 $69 $69 $0 Transmission & distribution (down to 1kV) $133 $0 $133 $58 $75 Access (1kV and below)** $132 $0 $132 $30 $102 Total $523 $189 $334 $157 $177 TENTATIVE FIGURES WILL BE ADJUSTED (public financing need to be prioritized by year) * Including estimated $53 million investment cost for committed projects ** Indicative estimate needs to be validated through electrification study. Estimate based on access rate of 47%, population of 2 million, average household size of 8 people, average cost of connection of approximately $1000 (including LV, meter and internal wiring) 22

23 Thank You for your kind attention Bakary L M Kanteh Provincial Operations Director National Water &Electricity Co. Ltd 53A Mamadi Maniyang Highway Kanifing P.O Box 609, Banjul The Gambia bkanteh@nawec.gm bkanteh@gmail.com (+220)