Power mix by fuel (Gambia)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Gambia electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
667gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
0.0%low-carbon electricity
0.0%renewables
100.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Gambia?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Gambia in this open dataset, with about 70 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Gambia?
Kotu is the largest at about 41 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Gambia?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (2 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Gambia's electricity grid?
Gambia's grid carbon intensity is about 667 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.0% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).