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The 5 MW solar plant is the first phase of a 25 MW solar PV power project in Yamandu.

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Serengeti Energy switches on Sierra Leone’s first IPP solar project

The project will add approximately 15% to Sierra Leone’s total electricity generation capacity, providing a significant contribution to the need for more electricity in the country.

Serengeti Energy Limited, a private company that is backed by shareholders KfW, Norfund, NDF, Proparco, Stoa and Swedfund, has announced that Baoma 1, Sierra Leone’s first Independent Power Project (IPP) has achieved commercialisation. 

The 5 MW solar energy facility is the first phase of a 25 MW solar PV power project in Yamandu, near Bo town in Sierra Leone. The project will add approximately 15% to Sierra Leone’s total electricity generation capacity, providing a significant contribution to the need for more electricity in the country.

“I am delighted to announce that the 5MW Baoma 1 solar PV plant in Sierra Leone has successfully reached commercial operations. This has been achieved through strong collaboration between EDSA and the entire Serengeti Energy team led by Sierra Leone Country Director, Sophie Johnson,” said Dr. Chris Bale, Serengeti Energy’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

“The project will supply low-cost electricity to the local power grid for many years to come and will help to diversify the electricity mix in the country. We look forward to hosting the official launch event for the plant that will be held in early 2023 to celebrate the success of this achievement,” added Bale.

Serengeti Energy expects to commence building the second phase of the project in 2023. This will complete a total investment of USD 35 million in the Sierra Leone power system.

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