Guinea's electricity surge: powering local small businesses and communities

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The commissioning of the Gambia River Basin Development Organization (or OMVG – Organisation pour la mise en valeur du fleuve Gambie) Interconnection Project marked a turning point. The World Bank–financed initiative built a 225 kv transmission ring linking Guinea to Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, enabling electricity trade and access to clean hydropower. In Boké, new transmission lines and sub-stations, commissioned in late 2022, finally brought stable, affordable electricity to thousands, sparking new small businesses, revitalizing local industries, and creating much-needed jobs.

The OMVG Interconnection is more than just a power line. It’s a symbol of regional unity and shared ambition. As a vital component of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), which spans 14 countries, the network is unlocking new possibilities for regional integration and cross-border electricity trade. With a total capacity of 800 MW, it enables day-ahead power markets and optimized energy flows, helping countries share resources and stabilize their grids.

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