The Gambia
power plants.
The Gambia has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 144 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 84% of operating capacity (121 MW), with solar a distant second at 16%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Kotu Power Station (41 MW).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
The Gambia electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in The Gambia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in The Gambia
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does The Gambia get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, The Gambia's capacity is led by oil at 84% (121 MW), then solar at 16%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in The Gambia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for The Gambia is Kotu Power Station, a oil facility with 41 MW of capacity.
How many power plants does The Gambia have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in The Gambia, with 144 MW in all.
Can I see The Gambia's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search The Gambia to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.