Renewable Energy Act 2013 (Cap 32.05).

This Act seeks to promote the use of renewable energy resources, including hybrid systems one of its objectives is the observation of regional decisions adopted in Accra regarding the ECOWAS Regional Renewable Energy Policy. It defines functions of the Minister responsible for Energy and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority with respect to renewable energy in The Gambia and establishes the Renewable Energy Fund. The Ministry shall carry out an impact assessment of the use of biomass for electricity and other energy purposes. The Government shall simplify as far as reasonably possible, the permitting process for facilities using renewable energy resources and the Ministry shall coordinate and simplify the permitting process, also with respect to environmental impact, generation, distribution, land use, water use and construction.