Ministry of Environment-MECCNAR

29/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Government signs US$169 million Soma Solar Park agreements with Solaris Africa Ltd
In the presence of His Excellency President Adama Barrow, the Government of The Gambia today signed agreements with Solaris Africa Ltd, a company of Mark Cables FZE, for Phase 2 of the Soma Solar Park. The project combines 148.44 MWp of solar PV with 85 MW of battery storage.

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) signed the 25-year Power Purchase Agreement. The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs signed the Implementation Agreement on behalf of the Government.

The project represents an investment of US$169 million. It is one of the largest private investments in The Gambia's energy sector. The battery storage will allow solar power to supply the grid into the evening peak. This will reduce reliance on costly fuel-based generation and strengthen the reliability of supply to homes and businesses.

The signing reflects investor confidence in The Gambia as a country that is ready and open for business. It also fulfills His Excellency's commitment to reliable, affordable and clean electricity for all Gambians.

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THROWBACK 🎥 | Why Project Monitoring Matters

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15/09/2026

📢 PUBLIC TENDER INVITATION

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) invites eligible bidders to submit sealed bids for the Supply and Delivery of:

🔹 One (1) 4WD Electric Double-Cab Pick-Up Truck
🔹 One (1) 11–16 Seater Electric Minibus

Important Dates:

📅 Clarification Deadline: 21 September 2026

📅Bid Submission Deadline: 12:00 Noon (Banjul Time), Thursday, 24 September 2026

📍 Submission Venue: Records Office, MECCNAR Complex, Abuko

Bid Opening

⏰️ 12:30 PM, Thursday, 24 September 2026

📍 MECCNAR Conference Hall, MECCNAR Complex, Abuko

Bid documents are available free of charge from the MECCNAR Procurement Office for a period of two weeks. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security equivalent to 2️⃣% of the bid price, issued by a recognized financial institution.

For further information and inspection of the bidding documents, interested bidders are encouraged to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources.

We encourage all eligible suppliers to participate.

10/09/2026

Today, we celebrate one of our own.

Congratulations to our intern, Ms. Binta Jatta, on graduating from the African Leadership University, Rwanda, with a BSc (Hons) in Entrepreneurial Leadership, specializing in Planetary Health.

Your achievement reflects the passion and purpose needed to drive a more sustainable future. We are proud to have been part of your journey and wish you every success in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Binta! 🎓