The Gambia’s energy mix is currently dominated by imported fossil fuels and traditional biomass, though it is undergoing a rapid transition toward solar energy and regional grid integration. As of early 2025, the government has set an ambitious target to reach 90% electricity access by the end of the year, up from approximately 75% in mid-2024.

In February 2024, the country commissioned its first utility-scale solar facility, the 23 MW Jambur Solar Park, which includes 8 MWh of battery storage to stabilize the grid. The Gambia is increasingly integrated into the West African Power Pool (WAPP). It receives approximately 50 MW of power via an interconnection with Senegal, which has significantly augmented the bulk supply system.

The Gambia is emerging as a potential West African hub for green hydrogen, leveraging its abundant solar, wind, and water resources to transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. With backing from the ECOWAS Green Hydrogen Policy Framework, the nation aims to produce, utilize, and export green hydrogen to support economic growth and reach a 50% renewable energy supply by 2030.

As of 2026, despite plans to embrace green hydrogen, The Gambia is not known to be producing any from electrolysis of seawater.