Sierra Leone Peaking Energy Storage Power Station

4 FAQs about [Sierra Leone Peaking Energy Storage Power Station]

Why does Sierra Leone need infrastructure investment?

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.

How much money will DFC invest in Sierra Leone''s power project?

DFC’s financing also includes approximately $120 million in political risk insurance to bring in private investment to the project, which would be the first utility-scale, independent power project in Sierra Leone.

Does Power Africa support Sierra Leone?

Power Africa supported Sierra Leone in 2015 with a $44.4 million four-year threshold program through the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

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.

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