Announcement on the grid connection of Sierra Leone solar container communication station inverter

4 FAQs about Announcement on the grid connection of Sierra Leone solar container communication station inverter

Who is implementing a multi-partner project in Sierra Leone?

Under this multi-partner scheme, the United Nations Office for Project Services, (UNOPS) and Sustainable Energy for ALL (SEforALL) are implementing partners while the initiative will be funded by the EU under the EUR 50 million Transformational Energy Access for Sierra Leone financing agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone.

Can mini-grids expand access to rural populations in Sierra Leone?

Under the Sierra Leone Renewable Energy Policy, adopted in 2016, the Government envisioned a clear role for mini-grids in expanding access to rural populations and began taking steps to facilitate their expansion.

How many solar mini-grids are there in Sierra Leone?

There are over 100 solar mini-grids in operation in Sierra Leone under Private sector portfolios. Based on experience and with support from SEforALL, SLWERC has developed an improved Multi Year Tariff Order, (MYTO2), which provides further improved transparency, clarity and equity.

Does Sierra Leone have a low energy access rate?

Sierra Leone currently has one of the lowest energy access rates globally, with only 36% of its population connected to the grid and a mere 6% in rural areas. The SOGREA Initiative supports the government's aim to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix to 35% by 2030. “By 2027, Sierra Leone will be fully illuminated.