Explore news coverage, interviews and project publications, from Betmai’s development to SERL’s work with communities.
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Stories & updatesSustainable Energy for All
An independent evaluation of government engagement and support for the Betmai hydropower project.
Read reportGovernment of Sierra Leone
Government performance contracts, including the Ministry of Energy’s Betmai project reference.
Read reportAYV News
Coverage of the parliamentary ratification of the Betmai hydropower agreement.
Read publicationParliament of Sierra Leone
The parliamentary record of the Betmai Hydroelectric Power Project agreement ratification.
Read reportParliament of Sierra Leone
The parliamentary proceedings accompanying the Betmai agreement ratification record.
Read reportForum News
Coverage of SERL’s solar-lamp donation supporting pupils and the free quality education programme.
Read publicationPaul Ndiho
A video interview on the Betmai hydropower project and renewable energy development in Sierra Leone.
Watch videoStartups Magazine
A 2022 report on the proposed financing partnership for the Betmai hydropower project.
Read publicationRenewable Energy World
Reporting on the proposed financing structure and development of the Betmai facility.
Read publicationSierraloaded
Coverage of the announced collaboration between Bitgreen, GEAPP and SERL on Betmai financing.
Read publicationPolitico Sierra Leone
Reporting on solar lighting and support for the free quality education programme.
Read publicationAYV News
Coverage of SERL’s handover of solar lamps in support of education.
Read publicationAYV News
SERL’s environmental and social commitments discussed at a stakeholder meeting in Makeni.
Read publicationAwoko Newspaper SL
SERL’s environmental commitments, community projects and stakeholder engagement in Makeni.
Read publicationSustainable Energy for All — Africa Hub
Renewable-energy investment opportunities in Sierra Leone, including a profile of the Betmai hydropower project.
Read reportKnight Piésold
An engineering profile of the proposed run-of-river scheme and its feasibility work.
Read publicationSierra Leone Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber’s council members directory, including SERL Chief Executive Officer Kofie Macauley.
Read publicationSewa Energy Resources Limited
A conversation with the Betmai project sponsors about renewable energy development and financing.
Watch videoARRC Task Force
Biodiversity engagement and panel comments concerning Betmai and western chimpanzee habitat.
Read publicationAfrican Development Bank
Project snapshots prepared for the third West Africa Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing.
Read reportGlobal Energy Alliance for People and Planet
GEAPP’s project profile on Betmai and its role in Sierra Leone’s energy transition.
Read publicationAfrican Energy
The Betmai entry in African Energy’s project database.
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