State House, Freetown, Thursday, 5 June 2025 – In a landmark step toward sustainable development and inclusive energy access, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio is set to officially launch the Salone Off-grid Renewable Energy Acceleration Initiative (SOGREA), a €34 million. . A new SLE 830 million (EUR 34mMillion) initiative funded by the European Union will further advance Sierra Leone's vision of access to sustainable energy. The initiative will deliver sustainable, affordable energy and create opportunities for all across the nation. Backed by the World Bank, this transformative initiative will bring clean, renewable energy to underserved regions across the nation. . President Julius Maada Bio is getting ready to launch a major solar project worth 830 million New Leones (€34 million) that will power thousands of homes and businesses across rural Sierra Leone.
