{"id":56435,"date":"2026-04-11T14:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-to-get-24-hour-electricity-with-new-turbine"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:27:16","slug":"sierra-leone-to-get-24-hour-electricity-with-new-turbine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-to-get-24-hour-electricity-with-new-turbine","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Leone to Get 24-Hour Electricity with New Turbine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward achieving nationwide 24-hour electricity supply following the arrival of the first turbine for the 108 megawatt Nant Power project in Freetown.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The development was announced by Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh through his official Facebook page, where he described the delivery as the beginning of a new phase in the country\u2019s power generation capacity and a landmark achievement for the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Chief Minister, the project is expected to significantly expand electricity supply across Sierra Leone, with the potential to support consistent, round-the-clock power for homes and businesses when completed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe emphasized that the project will bring \u2018more power, more jobs, and more progress,\u2019\u201d the statement noted, highlighting the government\u2019s commitment to improving access to reliable electricity nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Sengeh further disclosed that the Nant Power project is scheduled for completion within one year. Once completed, it is expected to deliver a world-class power plant capable of providing stable and continuous electricity supply across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Minister also acknowledged existing challenges within the energy sector, particularly the worsening power rationing during the current dry season.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that despite these difficulties, ongoing investments by the government and its partners in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure are helping to position the country on a path toward long-term energy stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is what investing in our future looks like,\u201d Sengeh stated, underscoring the government\u2019s broader vision of building a sustainable and resilient energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>The Nant Power project is widely seen as a critical intervention in Sierra Leone\u2019s electricity sector, with expectations that it will strengthen national power supply, stimulate economic growth, and improve living conditions for citizens if successfully delivered within the projected timeline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward achieving nationwide 24-hour electricity supply following the arrival of the first turbine for the 108 megawatt Nant Power project in Freetown. 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