Price of solar power generation in Sierra Leone

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Why is solar power so expensive in Sierra Leone?

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.

Do energy statistics exist in Sierra Leone?

“Energy statistics are difficult to obtain in Sierra Leone, especially for renewable energy. Although the conventional thermal energy production and consumption patterns have been reported, no consolidated set of statistics exists for the total Energy situation of Sierra Leone.

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.

What type of energy is used in Sierra Leone?

Energy consumption in Sierra Leone is dominated by biomass, which accounts for over 80% of energy used. The largest source of biomass energy is wood fuel followed by charcoal , while the use of agricultural crop residues and bagasse in the sugar industry remains limited.

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