A wave of excitement swept through Mamud Fana South, Gambia, as residents celebrated the arrival of clean and reliable electricity through the inauguration of 77 Solar Home Systems (SHSs).
This transformative project, led by UNIQUE ENERGY, was funded by the ECOWAS Commission via the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF) and implemented by ECREEE.
For years, Mamud Fana’s residents faced limited access to electricity, enduring dark evenings and restricted opportunities for education and basic appliance use. Now, over 1,000 residents benefit from solar energy, with each household equipped with a solar panel, battery storage, inverter, sockets, and lighting bulbs. This advancement will enable residents to power their homes, utilize appliances, and potentially develop small businesses.
The installations were commissioned on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, attended by Mr. Francis Sempore, ECREEE’s Executive Director, Mr. Emmanuel Correa from The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, and Mr. Njaga Ceesay, Business Development Manager at UNIQUE ENERGY.
This project highlights the significant impact renewable energy solutions can have on rural communities across West Africa.
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