Guinea-Bissau Power Emergency Energy Storage Plan

How much power does Guinea Bissau receive?

Guinea Bissau receives a capacity of 27.5 MW and an energy share of 167 GWh per year from the Kaléta (240MW) and Soaupiti (480MW) hydropower plants. The Power Purchase Agreement was signed in December 2019.

How sustainable is the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau?

The electricity sector in Guinea Bissau is in the midst of a transformational reform towards a sustainable development characterized by reliable, greener and affordable service delivery.

What is the power sector policy in Guinea Bissau?

Guinea Bissau: Power Sector Policy Note E XECUTIVE SUMMARY The electricity sector in Guinea Bissau is in the midst of a transformational reform towards a sustainable development characterized by reliable, greener and affordable service delivery.

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.

How much electricity will Guinea Bissau generate by 2035?

By 2035, the average electricity generation cost in Guinea Bissau is estimated to be reduced to US$ 0.12/kWh. As part of the OMVG interconnection project, Guinea Bissau will benefit from the electricity production of hydroelectric projects under development in Guinea.

How will Guinea Bissau benefit from the OMVG interconnection project?

Guinea Bissau will benefit from the electricity production of hydroelectric projects under development in Guinea by 2035 at the latest. These include the Kaléta (240MW) hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 2015, and the Soaupiti (480MW) project on the Konkouré River.