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Will Sierra Leone build a 6 MW solar park in Freetown?

The 6 MW solar project in Freetown has been on hold since the summer of 2014, when the government of Sierra Leone first announced its plan to build the PV park. Relatively small on a global scale, a 6 MW solar park in Freetown is a significant landmark in the development of the solar PV sector in the country.

Which country has signed a 6 MW solar project in Freetown?

The government of the West African country has signed an implementation agreement for a 6 MW solar project in Freetown. The country’s first MW-sized PV plant is being built with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).

What is the Solar Park in Freetown?

The Solar Park in Freetown was selected from over 80 competitive project applications and countries for the first funding cycle of the prestigious International Renewable Energy (Irena/ADFD) project facility. All the selected projects contribute towards helping deal with energy security, improved energy access and a broad socio-economic impact.

Who owns a solar park in Sierra Leone?

The engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for an US$18 million 6.0 MW solar park to be established in Freetown, Sierra Leone was awarded to Mulk OGI – Oasis Gulf Investment, FZC, part of the Sharjah-based diversified conglomerate affiliated to Mulk Holdings.

Where is Sierra Leone's first MW-sized solar power plant being built?

The country’s first MW-sized PV plant is being built with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy has signed an implementation agreement with Infinity -E Consortium for the construction of a 6 MW solar power plant in Freetown, the country’s capital and largest city.