Sherbro Island City Wind Farm, Sierra Leone

15th December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Sherbro Island City Wind Farm, Sierra Leone

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Name of the Project
Sherbro Island City Wind Farm.

Location
The project forms part of the Sherbro Island City project, in Sierra Leone.

Project Owner/s
Octopus Energy and Sherbo Alliance Partners.

Project Description
The project will see the development of Sierra Leone’s first-ever wind farm. The wind farm will comprise up to five wind turbines, and solar panels with batteries that will generate clean electricity for local communities.

Potential Job Creation
The project will create green job opportunities and training for local people.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start construction in 2024.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Octopus Energy Group, tel +44 20 4530 8369 or email press@octoenergy.com.
Sherbro Alliance Partners, tel +27 72 673 0535 or email chloe.payne@edelman.com.