Powering Energy Access… Sierra Leone Media Joins Energy Revolution

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By Ibrahim Joenal Sesay
As a way of empowering journalists of Sierra Leone with information on access to energy revolution, 25 media houses were trained in a day workshop on decentralized solar technologies.
Journalists and Power for All staff looking ahead for better energy access
The training which took place on September 21st at the Hub hotel in Freetown was first of its kind as Chairman of the Guild of Newspaper Editors Donald Theo-Harding, Editors and Reporters were in attendance.
The workshop facilitated by the Renewable Energy Advisor to the President of Sierra Leone Serry-Kamal was held to provide the press with more information on decentralized renewable technologies-including solar, mini-grids and micro hydro-which will help to address the energy needs of the country.
Power for All Campaign Leader, Aminata Dumbuya, informed the Press that the Sierra Leone Energy Revolution has provided an important way to catalyze clean energy access in the country, and it is fantastic to see the media get behind the initiative.
 "By working together and raising awareness on the potentials of decentralized 'renewables' we can give communities across the country the vital opportunity to switch from expensive batteries, torches and generators to more affordable, safe and cleaner power."

She went further to state that switching from expensive battery powered torches and kerosene to solar lighting in Sierra Leone will save the country's residents $105 million per year, whilst larger decentralized renewable products can be used to power enterprises, health services, schools and agriculture.
The training in full session
"Sierra Leone Energy Revolution aims to enable families across the country to access clean energy services, including solar lights and home systems. Projects to power communities, hospitals and schools via micro hydro plants and solar mini-grids are also underway."
Other speakers include: Dr Kelleh Mansaray, Head of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Sierra Leone who made a presentation on the global transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Kelvin Johnston, Renewable Energy Advisor at PRESSD, made a presentation on the organisation's schools campaign which is enabling communities to buy clean solar power.
Robin Mansaray, Director of Renewables at the Ministry of Energy, made a presentation on the government's work to accelerate energy access by including decentralized renewables into the energy mix.   
The workshop also provides an opportunity for the media to ask questions about the Sierra Leone Energy Revolution which was launched on 10thMay 2016. 

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