Who manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau?

The National Electricity and Water Corporation (EAGB) manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau. On a regional level, the country is a member of the West African Power Pool. The main sector policy is the National Energy Policy 1995, and more recently, the Energy Master Plan of 2013.

Is Guinea-Bissau a viable energy resource?

The coast of Guinea-Bissau, with its deeply indented coastline, experiences high tidal range values making this a commercially viable energy resource. The highest mean annual tidal amplitude of 3.4 m was recorded at Porto Gole, on the banks of Rio Geba and could generate 50 MW of electricity (REEEP, 2012); (DICAT, undated).

Is hydroelectricity a viable source of energy in Guinea-Bissau?

But by 2015 hydroelectricity was not still not an important source of energy. The coast of Guinea-Bissau, with its deeply indented coastline, experiences high tidal range values making this a commercially viable energy resource.

How much money is needed to achieve universal electricity access in Guinea Bissau?

8. Around US$ 263 million of public and private funding will be needed to achieve universal electricity access in Guinea Bissau by 2030. To achieve this goal, a combination of grid (70%) and off-grid (30%) solutions will be required to bring 400,000 additional new connections18.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Guinea-Bissau?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Guinea-Bissau: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

Will EAGB increase access to electricity in Bissau?

The Electricity Access Expansion Project (EAGB), under the supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, has had a historical dismal performance, which has constrained the provision of electricity and water services mainly to the capital, Bissau. The Bank’s investment in densifying the distribution grid around OMVG substation is expected to increase access to electricity to 39%.