Freetown Power Plant Energy Storage Project

What is the western area power generation project?

The Western Area Power Generation Project, located in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown, aims to help address the country’s rolling blackouts and expand its national electricity system to accommodate additional renewable energy solutions in the future.

Could a 100 MW gas-fired power plant be revived in Sierra Leone?

The Sierra Leonean authorities are seeking partners to revive an ambitious project to construct a 100 MW gas-fired power plant.

Will Freetown's ambitions be thwarted by the cost of the project?

However, Freetown's ambitions could be thwarted by the cost of the project. It is estimated that $184m of investment will be needed for the construction of the plant alone. On top of that, $3m will be required for the power lines, $10m for a new substation, and a further $10m for the gas terminal. © Copyright Africa Intelligence.

How much does DFC finance a power plant in Sierra Leone?

DFC’s approved financing includes a new loan of up to $292 million to finance the development and upgrade of the power plant’s infrastructure and promote electricity reliability and access throughout Sierra Leone.

Could minyem help build a 100 MW gas-fired power plant?

Through Ortho Services, the firm which he founded in 2010, Minyem could be the man to help the country identify technical and financial partners for the construction of a 100 MW gas-fired power plant on the outskirts of the capital.

Will there be a new power plant in Sierra Leone?

The project for a new power plant in Sierra Leone has been in the pipeline for some time. It was first floated during the presidency of Ernest Bai Koroma (2007-2018) and feasibility studies were conducted from 2016 to 2017 with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).