Enhancing access to energy in Sierra Leone
Latest updates 17 May 2025 The President of Sierra Leone has commissioned a 1-megawatt solar power plant in Moyamba Town,
Latest updates 17 May 2025 The President of Sierra Leone has commissioned a 1-megawatt solar power plant in Moyamba Town,
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has allocated $412m to help Sierra Leone build its first big power station. The sum comprises a loan of
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has allocated $412m to help Sierra Leone build its first big power
The project is expected to be completed in 36 months and aimed at meeting Sierra Leone''s energy needs towards a more sustainable and prosperous future. The Power Plant is
Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. A 150 MW multi-fuel combined cycle gas turbine power plant construction has commenced at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown, with the aim of
Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Sierra Leone. Access Sierra Leone''s economy facts, statistics, project information,
Additional notes: Capacity per capita and public investments SDGs only apply to developing areas. Energy self-sufficiency has been defined as total primary energy production divided by
<p>Sierra Leone's energy infrastructure is emerging from the devastation of a civil war that lasted from 1991 to 2002, which significantly damaged its electricity networks and power
The project is expected to be completed in 36 months and aimed at meeting Sierra Leone''s energy needs towards a more
A waste to energy plant is to be constructed in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, that will address several socio-economic
Latest updates 17 May 2025 The President of Sierra Leone has commissioned a 1-megawatt solar power plant in Moyamba Town, Moyamba District as part of the ''Enhancing Sierra Leone
In collaboration with the government of Sierra Leone, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has mobilized $414 million for the development of
A 150 MW multi-fuel combined cycle gas turbine power plant construction has commenced at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown, with the aim of doubling the country''s electricity
A waste to energy plant is to be constructed in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, that will address several socio-economic
In collaboration with the government of Sierra Leone, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has mobilized
<p>Sierra Leone's energy infrastructure is emerging from the devastation of a civil war that lasted from 1991 to 2002, which significantly damaged its electricity networks and power
Electricity generation and access remains low with only 105 MW of installed generating capacity and 15% of the population connected to the grid. This reflects limited and
A 150 MW multi-fuel combined cycle gas turbine power plant construction has commenced at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown, with the aim
A waste to energy plant is to be constructed in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, that will address several socio-economic challenges including the chronic lack of
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this study is to provide practical guidance and recommendations to the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) for the sustainable
Published in October 2025, this map provides a detailed view of the power sector in Sierra Leone. The locations of power generation facilities that are operating, under
This transaction is a major milestone for Sierra Leone''s energy security and economic development and represents the largest percentage increase in energy capacity in a
US ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt, said the project was "poised to revolutionise Sierra Leone''s energy landscape, bringing opportunity to communities across
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It is delivered at a very high cost with Sierra Leone having one of the highest electricity tariffs in the sub-region. There are numerous waterfalls for hydropower and abundant sunlight for solar power generation with an estimated hydro project potential of more than 1000MW, while solar opportunities are above 240 MW.
The Government of Sierra Leone is also seeking infrastructure investment to support expansion of energy distribution and transmission networks. Sierra Leone has good access to natural resources necessary for energy production such as access to viable wind speeds and sunshine for renewable wind and solar projects.
Power Africa supported Sierra Leone in 2015 with a $44.4 million four-year threshold program through the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Sierra Leone offers investment opportunities in several segments of the energy industry including wind energy, solar energy, hydro, and bioenergy. The Government of Sierra Leone is also seeking infrastructure investment to support expansion of energy distribution and transmission networks.