The government , European Investment fund and World Bank will offer a combined € 206.7 m ( $ 2324 ) in funding to finance a renewable energy initiative run by Gambian utility NAWEC . The programme is expected to increase the country 's energy supply by 20 % and includes the construction of a solar plant at sea . officials said the scheme aims to reduce power shortages and ensure electricity supply to education and health centres , as well as rural communities .
The EU, European Investment Bank and World Bank will offer a combined €206.7m ($2324) in funding to support a renewable energy initiative run by Gambian utility NAWEC. The programme is expected to increase the country's energy supply by 20% and includes the construction of a solar plant at Jambur. NAWEC said the scheme aims to reduce power shortages and ensure electricity supply to education and health services, as well as rural communities.