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Infinity Power will develop renewable energy in Sierra Leone: Infinity Power — a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and the UAE’s Masdar — inked an MoU with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy to develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country by 2033, according to a press release (pdf). The multi-phase project aims to expand the country’s electricity infrastructure by adding on solar PV, floating PV solar, hydro, battery storage, and wind energy capacity.
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What we know: Infinity Power will work with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy to conduct feasibility studies, secure permits, and finalize PPAs with Sierra Leone’s Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority. The first phase includes developing 200 MW of renewable energy, enhancing hydroelectric dam capacity and the installation of both floating and onshore solar energy generation systems.
Sierra Leone has teamed up with other MENA countries: Morocco and Sierra Leone also agreed to a new cooperation roadmap for 2024-2026, focusing on areas including trade, agriculture, and renewable energy.
