Ministry of Energy Republic of Sierra Leone OVERVIEW

Ministry of Energy Republic of Sierra Leone OVERVIEW OF SIERRA LEONE POWER SECTOR / OVERALL ENERGY STRATEGY Ing. Benjamin Kamara Director of Energy | Ministry of Energy benshinoh@gmail. com 00232 76 369 538 22 nd March 2017

MY DUTY TODAY 1. The energy situation in Sierra Leone (where are we in terms of access, the energy mix) 2. Efforts being made in promoting renewables by Ministry of Energy and Government of Sierra Leone 3. Our national energy access targets and plans put in place to achieve those targets 4. The Ministry of Energy’s expectations (to promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) 2

VISION AND MISSION VISION To create an enabling environment for the provision of modern energy services for increased productivity, wealth creation and improved quality of life for all Sierra Leoneans. Mission To develop policies and programmes for the provision of energy (electrical and otherwise) in an adequate, affordable and sustainable basis to the entire population of Sierra Leone.

Analysis of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies National Strategy (NREAP, NEEAP, SE 4 ALL AA) Current 2020 2030 Access to Electricity for all country (in %) 12, 5 44 92 Rural Electrification served with Electricity (in %) 2, 5 14 37 Renewable Energy connected to the grid (in MW) Transmission / Distribution losses 56 38% 650 15% 1200 9% Share of population Using improved cookstoves (%) Share of Households using LPG(%) 15% 2% 26% 16% 48% 25% 4

Regulatory framework in place CURRENT SITUATION Policies • National Energy Policy (NEP 2009), including renewable energy framework • National Energy Strategic Plan (2014 - 2017) • National Renewable Energy Policy of Sierra Leone (NREP), adopted by cabinet in May 2016 • The National Energy Efficiency Policy of Sierra Leone (NEEP) adopted by cabinet in May 2016 • SE 4 ALL AA, NREAP, NEEAP validated in 2015 Energy Law/Regulation • National Electricity Act (NEA 2011) Through NEA unbundling and restructuring of the public utility company was made and two entities were established: • The Sierra Leone Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and • the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) • The Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) was established by an Act 2011 5

Action Agenda Target MW 100. 00% 1200 90. 00% 80. 00% 1400 1200 1000 70. 00% 60. 00% 800 650 50. 00% 40. 00% 600 30. 00% 400 20. 00% 200 56 10. 00% 0 2015 RE 2020 Electricity Access Grid Losses 2030 Efficient cooking 6

Sierra Leone: Electrification model • Network Expansion & Interconnections. • Increase connected generation capacity • Mini Grids • Integration of mini grids & Network. 7

Sierra Leone - Today Renewables 0. 4% Petroleum products Access to Electricity Overall 12, 5% Energy Efficiency Fossil Biomass; Primary Energy mix Technical / non technical grid losses 38% Biomass/Charcoal Renewables Efficient cookstoves 12% Installed Capacity Grid connected Capacity ≈ 120 MW Thermal Capacity ≈ 64 MW Renewable Capacity ≈ 56 MW 8

Aspiration for future electrification of the country Places with electricity today Our aspiration Koinadugu Kambia Bombali Western Area Urban Western Area Rural Koidu town Tonkolili Kon o `Port Loko Kailahu n Moyamba Bo Kenema Bonthe Pujehun 9

Target by Government • Increase renewable energy resource utilisation from 56 MW to 1200 MW by 2030 • Increase in energy savings 10

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY TO MEET THE TARGETS

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY TO MEET THE TARGETS: Ø The Ministry is in the process of reviewing the National Energy Policy 2009 Ø Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy 2016 Ø Guidelines for sustainable agricultural and bioenergy investment in Sierra Leone Ø Targets and incentives for promotion of the use of sustainable renewable energy are in place Ø Signed the Energy Compact Agreement Ø Launched the Energy Revolution/ Ataya Base Stations Ø Advocacy issues with Power 4 All Ø Established the REASL Ø Working with research institutions in carrying out research and development on sustainable energy technologies. Ø Development of the Energy Data Base is in progress 12

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY TO MEET THE TARGETS: SOLAR ELECTRICAL Ø 8, 880 Solar Street lights done. Ø 4, 000 solar homes installed by teleficient. Ø 3, 000 solar home systems installed by Barefoot Solar Women Ø 50, 000 Solar home systems to be installed by end of 2016. Ø 250, 000 Solar home systems to be installed by end of 2017. Ø Installation of first phase 50, 000 solar street lights to commence in 2018. Ø Installation of Solar Park 6 MW - Netwon. Ø Installation of 5 MW in Bo. Ø Construction of 18 RE Workshops in 18 Chiefdoms 13

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY TO MEET THE TARGETS: • Charging stations: • - 7 CCS installed in Bombali and Kambia. - 12 CCS installed in Kono. • Energy Hubs: • - 5 EH installed in Northern Districts. - 5 EH installed in Kono and Kenema. • Pico-PV products: - 10, 558 of pico-PV products imported. - 666 pico-PV sold in Kono. - 9 retailers engaged in Eastern Provinces. • Mini-grids: - 2 Mini-grids constructed in Segbwema ang Panguma. - 1 Mini-grid in construction Progress in Gbinty. • Schools: - 12 Schools installed with Solar system in Kono. • Hospitals: - 2 Hospitals installed with solar systems in Kenema and Kailahun. • Large Clinics: - 2 Large Clinics installed with solar system in Kailahun. • In-Country trainings: - 2 Training of Trainers conducted at GTI Kissy (24 participants each). • International trainings: - 1 International training conducted in Ghana (5 trainees). 14

Installed Capacity – PRESSD Project INSTALLED CAPACITY Item # Type of installation Module type (W) Module qty. Total KW installed 1 Hospitals 250 258 64. 50 2 Mini grids 315 822 259. 00 3 Schools 250 209 52. 25 4 Large clinics 250 88 22. 00 5 Small clinics 250 12 3. 00 6 CCSs 250 59 14. 75 7 Energy Hubs 250 119 29. 75 8 Community Banks 250 0 0. 00 9 FSAs 250 0 0. 00 10 Labs 250 45 11. 25 1612 456. 50 Total • A total capacity of 456. 5 Kilowatts (k. W) have been installed at the different installations completed by 30 th November 2016. 15

Highlights: Segbwema Grid Highlights: Mini-grids Array Panguma DC inverters Segbwema Control room Segbwema

Highlights: Charging Stations 17

UNOPS Selection criteria: Population size and density; geographical spread; CHC catchment area 50 selected Community Health Centres District breakdown District Chiefdoms Bo 1 Bombali 6 Bonthe 3 Kailahun 3 Kambia 6 Kenema 1 Koinadugu 3 Kono 6 Moyamba 10 Port Loko 6 Pujehun 3 Tonkolili 2 Total 50 18

Solar Water Heaters Ø 20 Solar Water Heaters installed in 20 Health Clinics by Environment Foundation for Africa (EFA) Ø Construction of Solar Water Heaters by the Government Technical Institute Ø The usage of solar water heaters is increasing 19

Renewable Energy Projects in the Pipeline Location of future RE power plants • Hydro projects – – – – • Biomass projects – – • Bekongor (160 MW) Mange (100 MW) Bumbuna II (143 MW) Bankasoka (2. 0 MW) Makali (0. 12 MW) Charlotte falls (2. 2 MW) Moyamba (10 MW) Addax (30 MW of which 15 MW fed into the grid) UNDP – Improved cook stoves/charcoal production Solar PV projects – – – – Solar Park Freetown (6 MW)-IRENA Solar Park for Bo (5 MW)-Solar Era PRESSD Project-in 6 Districts (EU funded) Environment foundation for Africa Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Barefoot women training institution Ignite solar UNOPS 20

Targets on Energy Access ENERGY ACCESS • By 2018: all District Headquarter towns have electricity • By 2030: universal access to electricity (92% in the AA and NREAP) • Cooking energy policy objectives ENERGY EFFICIENCY • By 2020 (2030) 60% (100%) of light bulbs sold for on grid application will be energy efficient (CFL or LED) • By 2020 (2030) 70% (100%) of light bulbs sold for off grid application will be energy efficient (mostly LED) • By 2020 (2030) 85% (100%) of street lights will be energy efficient (HVS or LED) 21

Targets on Energy Access • By 2018 – all District Headquarter towns have electricity • By 2020 – 44% of the population will have access to electricity – 45% of the population will use improved cook stoves – 15% of the population will use modern cooking fuels (e. g. LPG) • By 2030 – 92% of the population will have access to electricity – 75% of the population will use improved cook stoves – 25% of the population will use modern cooking fuels (e. g. LPG) 22

Strategy to Achieve the Targets • Extend the grid and increase the coverage of electricity supply – Develop and finalise the rural backbone grid to connect the remaining nonelectrified major localities and build secondary light T-off lines to connect minor dwellings in the vicinity or the backbone – Develop off-grid supply for localities that will not be covered by the grid in the short term – Develop distributed energy options (solar kits) for smaller and scattered dwellings • Roll out the barefoot college solar strategy • Develop multifunctional platforms (MFP) for community supply and productive use of energy 23

Strategy to Achieve the Targets • Upgrade and secure the sustainable forest management models to slow down the rapid deforestation process – Participatory and sustainable forest management (PSFM) is the main option contributing to the sustainable use of forestry resources. – Accelerate the transfer of forestry management competence towards rural communities and communes, enabling the management of smaller forestry areas – Enforce regulation and monitoring of charcoal production • Emphasize energy efficiency though the fire wood / charcoal value chain – Develop and promote improved cook stoves • Standards and labelling • Information dissemination – Develop and promote improved charcoal kilns and best practices • Promote substitution from charcoal to butane in urban areas • Promote the development of biogas in rural areas 24

High Impact Actions • Access to electricity – An enabling environment for off grid solutions implemented by the private sector will permit to build a sustainable commercial infrastructure in order to offer workable off grid supply solutions – The actions relating to the construction of the grid backbone (and LV extension programme) intending to reach all localities would put Sierra Leone’s electricity supply sector in a position to offer a workable on grid supply solution to most localities • Access to modern cooking energy – The actions relating to both reductions in firewood demand through massive savings (efficient cook stoves) associated with moving away from charcoal (LPG penetration), combined with measures to improve production levels would put Sierra Leone’s biomass sector onto a sustainable track 25

Sierra Leone Energy Future: Vision By 2035, Sierra Leone aspires to be an inclusive, green, middle-income country with the following energy related features: • Private sector-led growth, creating value-added products, and providing jobs for our people • An effective environmental management system in place that protects biodiversity and is capable of pre-empting environmental disasters • To be a model in responsible and efficient natural resource exploitation The energy sector will be the main instrument for economic development. Renewable energy cluster Sierra Leone as a provider of energy services Tourism based on green and efficient hotels Energy efficient economy Energy efficient society Energy efficient families Renewable energy production Healthier families Gender-friendly society 26

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY TO MEET THE TARGETS: SDG NUMBER 7 a) Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services b) Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix c) Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency d) Enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology e) Expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support 27

HOW CAN YOU ASSIST TO ACHIEVE THE TARGETS? • Government requires that the knowledge of Energy issues be disseminated to all citizens. • Information on Energy billing and tariffs, • Choices on form of energy to use. • Create awareness on the general populace on renewable energy and energy efficiency. • Educating the public on how to conserve the little energy we have. • Approach the media to be Slotting renewable and energy efficiency programmes on radio and pages in newspapers. 28

CONCLUSION The only way to successfully power and energise our country economically is going • Renewable • Energy Conservation and • Energy Efficiency. 29

THANK YOU……