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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. Currently, Sierra Leone''s total power... 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. Currently, Sierra Leone''s total power...

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).

Will Newton be considered for power supply after a solar project?

The ministry added that the Newton municipality will be considered for power supply after the completion of the project. 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.

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    June 10, 2024 at 2:30 pm

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