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.

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.

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.

Does Guinea-Bissau have electricity?

Guinea-Bissau has one of the lowest electrification rates in Sub-Saharan Africa with only 29 percent2 of the population -around 53 percent in urban areas- having access to electricity (Figure 1).

How efficient is Guinea-Bissau's electricity sub-sector?

The electricity sub-sector in Guinea-Bissau remains one of the least efficient in West Africa.

How will the ECOWAS regional Access Project Impact Guinea-Bissau?

The ECOWAS regional access project will extend and strengthen the distribution network in Guinea-Bissau from the planned four high-voltage substations, and supply electricity to 198,000 additional people (33,000 households) by 2022. A low-hanging fruit opportunity to bring electricity to additional 31,443 households exists.17 8.