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4 FAQs about [Solar partnership Sierra Leone]
Why did Frontier Energy buy a 50 MW solar project in Sierra Leone?
Commenting on the transaction, Lars Tejlgaard Jensen, Investment Director and Partner, Frontier Energy stated: “ The 50 MW solar project in Sierra Leone stands as a testament to the project development and delivery capabilities of Frontier and Planet One.
Why is co-investment important in Sierra Leone?
The co-investment enables the development of a critical project that stimulates investment in renewable energy - responding to the urgent need for access to clean, affordable and stable power. The renewable energy potential in Sierra Leone is abundant, primarily in hydropower, wind and solar resources.
How much did Frontier Energy Invest in Planet Solar?
Development Finance Institutions, British International Investment ("BII"), FMO, and Proparco, and renewable fund manager Frontier Energy today announced a co-investment of over $52 million for Planet Solar, a greenfield 50MW solar power project in Sierra Leone, developed by Frontier Energy and Planet One.
Will planet Solar be the first large-scale grid-connected solar independent power producer?
Driving a diversified approach to addressing energy access in the country, Planet Solar will be the first large-scale grid-connected solar Independent Power Producer (IPP). The 50MW solar capacity is expected to help avoid 53,000 tonnes of annual CO2 emissions. Currently only 23 per cent of the population in Sierra Leone have access to electricity.