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Renewable Energy Potential in Sierra Leone
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Top Reasons to Select Sierra Leone for Investing in Energy

Strong Market Demand
Global renewable capacity grew 45% in 2020, led by a 90% increase in wind. Sierra Leone’s new energy strategy supports growing demand. Only 15% of the population currently has access to electricity—an untapped opportunity.
Diverse Sector Opportunities
Investment potential spans solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy. Infrastructure investments are needed for expanding energy distribution and transmission.
Natural Resources for Production
Sierra Leone has high rainfall (2,500mm/year) for hydro, viable wind speeds, and strong solar exposure—ideal for renewables.
Infrastructure Improvements
Sierra Leone completed power interconnection with Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, and Guinea, opening access to the West Africa Power Pool.
Skilled & Cost-Effective Workforce
The workforce is vibrant, youthful, and expected to exceed 3 million by 2024. Labor costs are among the lowest in West Africa.
Stable Business Climate
Sierra Leone is peaceful and politically stable with strong economic fundamentals and post-COVID recovery underway.
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There are large opportunities for energy investors

The country’s energy demands are massively underserved. As the country develops and becomes increasingly industrialized, especially with the development of large-scale mining projects and the integration of Sierra Leone into the West Africa Power Pool, the demand for energy in Sierra Leone will continue to increase at a dramatic rate.

Sierra Leone has unbundled power generation from transmission and distribution. Private sector partners are being invited to participate in generation and metering projects. The Government is promoting energy investment at the company level as well. For example, mining companies are encouraged to work with private investors to meet their increased energy demands. The Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL) is in place to help facilitate these investments.

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