Technical Assistance to the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL) - Final Report

This report covers solar power - pico, solar home systems, professional systems, mini grids and grid connected systems

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2017
Country:
Sierra Leone
Document Type:
Technical Report
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Hankins, M

Abstract

Following the signing in 2016 of the Energy Africa Compact Agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), DFID agreed with government agencies to improve transactional processes to enable the development of renewable energy businesses in the country and to mobilise various stakeholders to build an efficient renewable product market.

A significant outcome of the Compact campaign was the formation of the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL), a trade association for market actors. REASL has a corporate mission that is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy for achieving universal energy and economic empowerment in Sierra Leone.

The assignment was carried out from April to July 2017. The scope of this document covers solar power, specifically, pico, solar home systems, professional systems / mini grids, and grid connected systems. The document also offers a “road map” approach for REASL members, with guidance to move forward in building the REASL organisation and in developing quality assurance, capacity building and outreach to international organisations.

This report has 7 sections:

  1. provides a background for the assignment.

  2. gives details on the Sierra Leone renewable energy context.

  3. provides an analysis of REASL management and administrative structures and suggests the next step in the organisational development.

  4. details private sector renewable energy actors with potential to invest and develop the market.

  5. provides a list of international and regional groups that can provide support and funding.

  6. outlines a roadmap for the development of training and capacity building.

  7. provides a quality assurance roadmap.

This research is part of ‘Technical Assistance Facility to Deliver Africa Energy Compacts’ programme.

Citation

Hankins, M (2017): Technical Assistance to the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL); Evidence on Demand

Technical Assistance to the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL) - Final Report

Published 1 January 2017
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