Power mix by fuel (Sierra Leone)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Sierra Leone electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
48gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
95.2%low-carbon electricity
95.2%renewables
4.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Sierra Leone
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonthe Works | Oil | 23 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Sierra Leone?
There are 1 current or operating power-plant records in Sierra Leone in this open dataset, with about 23 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Sierra Leone?
Bonthe Works is the largest at about 23 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Sierra Leone?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (1 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Sierra Leone's electricity grid?
Sierra Leone's grid carbon intensity is about 48 gCO₂/kWh, with 95.2% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).