ECOWAS Lightens Gambia Community With Solar Power

A wave of excitement swept through Mamud Fana South, Gambia, as residents welcomed a new era of clean and dependable electricity with the installation of 77 Solar Home Systems (SHSs).

This life-changing project, implemented by UNIQUE ENERGY, was made possible with the financial support of the ECOWAS Commission through the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF), implemented by ECREEE.

For years, Mamud Fana residents have struggled with limited access to electricity. This often meant evenings spent in darkness, limited opportunities for education and a struggle to power basic appliances.

Now, the project lights up Mamud Fana South, bringing solar energy to over 1,000 residents. Each household has been equipped with a solar panel, battery storage, inverter, sockets, and lighting bulbs. This new energy source will allow them to power their homes, use appliances, and potentially develop small businesses.

Mr. Francis Sempore, Executive Director of ECREEE, Mr. Emmanuel Correa, Representative of The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, and Mr. Njaga Ceesay, Business Development Manager at UNIQUE ENERGY, all attended the commissioning of the installations on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.

The project demonstrates the benefits that renewable energy solutions can have on rural communities in West I.