Currently, the airport operates a 1-megawatt solar power plant. Plans are now underway to expand this capacity by an additional 3.6 megawatts, alongside a significant upgrade to the airport’s energy storage system. The existing 1 MWh battery installation is set to be expanded with a further 20 MWh of storage, enhancing reliability and resilience for airport operations.
This multi-million-dollar investment aims to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and ensure a stable electricity supply for one of the region’s busiest aviation hubs.
The feasibility study is being led by AIC Renewable Energy’s Head of Engineering, Peter Weißferdt, who brings extensive international expertise in renewable energy system design and infrastructure development. The company is working closely with Turkish and German engineering partners, international experts, and Sierra Leonean airport authorities to deliver a comprehensive technical evaluation and system design.
AIC Renewable Energy has also submitted a proposal for a renewable energy project at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Guinea-Bissau. Scheduled for implementation in 2026, the project includes a 3.6 MW solar power plant and a 12 MWh battery energy storage system to support new airport infrastructure currently under construction.
As part of its regional expansion strategy, the company plans to open branch offices in Bissau and Freetown in 2026, reinforcing its presence across West Africa and meeting the rising demand for renewable energy solutions.
Speaking during the visit, Managing Director Dennis Elverir emphasised the company’s pride in representing The Gambia internationally while contributing to regional clean energy development.
“Our vision is to build strong regional partnerships and deliver reliable renewable energy infrastructure across West Africa. The trust we are receiving from international partners and airport authorities shows that Gambian-based companies can successfully lead major infrastructure projects in the region,” Elverir said.
If implemented, the Lungi Airport project will position the facility as one of West Africa’s leading examples of clean-energy-powered aviation infrastructure, while highlighting the growing role of Gambian-based companies in advancing the region’s transition to sustainable energy.
