Global InformationJambur Solar Power Station information
| Jambur Power Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Gambia |
| Location | Jambur, Kombo North District, West Coast Division |
| Coordinates | 13°18′23″N 16°41′26″W / 13.30639°N 16.69056°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 4 February 2023 |
| Commission date | 25 March 2024 |
| Construction cost | US$165 million |
| Owner(s) | Government of the Gambia |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 31.1 hectares (77 acres) + 8MWh Bess |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 23 MW (31,000 hp) |
The Jambur Solar Power Station (JSPS), is an operational 23 MW (31,000 hp) solar power plant in Gambia. The power station began commercial operations in March 2024. It is owned and was developed by the government of Gambia, with funding from the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the World Bank. The power generated here is integrated into the Gambian national electricity grid, through the National Water and Electricity Company network.[1][2]
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (3 April 2024). "With the support of the EU, Gambia embarks on large-scale solar energy production". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ CCE News (13 March 2024). "The Gambia commissions Jambur Solar Plant". CCE Online News. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 9 April 2024.