Soma solar farm (The Gambia)
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Soma solar farm (The Gambia) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in pre-construction in Soma, Lower River Division, The Gambia.
Project Details
Table 1: Phase-level project details for Soma solar farm (The Gambia)
| Phase name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-construction[1] | 2025 (planned)[1] | 80 MWp/dc[2] | PV[1] | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)[2] |
| 2 | Pre-construction[1] | 2026 (planned)[1] | 70 MWp/dc[2] | PV[1] | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)[2] |
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Location
Table 2: Phase-level location details for Soma solar farm (The Gambia)
| Phase Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soma, Lower River Division, The Gambia[3][4] | 13.3978, -15.7263 (approximate)[4][3] |
| 2 | Soma, Lower River Division, The Gambia[3][4] | 13.3978, -15.7263 (approximate)[4][3] |
The map below shows the approximate locations of the solar farm phases:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 https://www.afrik21.africa/en/ecowas-towards-the-construction-of-a-150-mwp-solar-park-connected-to-the-wapp/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/gambia-launches-tender-for-150-mw-solar-project/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soma_Gambia.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/09/10/gambia-seeks-consultants-for-150-mw-solar-plus-storage-project/.
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