Sierra Leone Secures $2.2 Billion Mission 300 Energy Compact
The endorsement, granted by the World Bank Group (WBG), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other partners, was announced on Wednesday during a ceremony at the
Sierra Leone's energy crisis: New 30MW facility will generate 236.5 GWh of electricity from municipal waste. Climate impact: The project will prevent 94,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Economic boost: Expected to create 250 direct jobs and support 1,500 in the waste management sector.
Energy diversification: Provides a stable baseload power source, complementing the country's hydroelectric supply during dry seasons. Sierra Leone faces a dual crisis—unmanaged urban waste and a power deficit, with only 22% of the population having access to electricity.
Sierra Leone faces a dual crisis—unmanaged urban waste and a power deficit, with only 22% of the population having access to electricity. The project directly supports the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by integrating waste management with renewable energy.
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, said that by working together, the government of Sierra Leone, the European Union, UNOPS, and SEforALL are showing how partnerships can deliver lasting change.
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