| Brikama Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | The Gambia |
| Location | Brikama |
| Coordinates | 13°17′38.4″N16°38′06.2″W / 13.294000°N 16.635056°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | August 2006 |
| Construction cost | EUR 15 million |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel fuel |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 |
| Nameplate capacity | 25 MW |
The Brikama Power Station is a fossil fuel power station in Brikama, The Gambia.
The power station was inaugurated in August 2006 by President Yahya Jammeh. [1]
The power station was constructed with a cost of EUR 15 million. [1]
The power station has an installed capacity of 25 MW. [1] It consists of four 6.38 MW generators. [2]
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