The Commission is often seen as "balancing" of interests of its stakeholders through the protection of consumers from unfair treatment by utilities, promotion of economic efficiency of the service providers/investors, and the monitoring of compliance to standards and regulations.
Corporate Affairs Commission Ministry of Energy SLIEPA Public Private Partnership Unit SALWACO EPA
22%[5]163rd (2020)
ENERGY MIX OVERVIEW
ELECTRICITY SECTOR OVERVIEW AND MODEL
Power Sector Model: Sierra Leone''s electricity sector operates under a "Single-Buyer" model, which requires power produced by the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) to be sold and transmitted to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The EDSA subsequently distributes power to the end-use consumers.[16]
Utility Type Structure: The National Electricity Act 2011[17] unbundled the vertically integrated National Power Authority into the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Furthermore, through the Electricity and Water Regulatory Act 2011, a regulatory body, the Sierra Leone Energy and Water Regulatory Commission was established.[18]
VALUE CHAIN DYNAMICS/ADMINISTRATION
Structure of the Value Chain: The electricity value chain in Sierra Leone is divided into four operational segments: Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Retail.
Electricity Market Dynamics
Institutional and Market Structures: The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) is the primary regulatory body of Sierra Leone''s electricity sector. It regulates and oversees the sector. The electricity sector in Sierra Leone has been unbundled into different segments for generation, transmission, distribution, and retail. The National Power Authority was unbundled into the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The EDSA buys energy in bulk from the EGTC and IPPs and sells to consumers, hence, the market structure is considered open.[19]
Key Stakeholders and Regulatory Agencies
Below are the key stakeholders and agencies in Sierra Leone''s Electricity sector:
Ministry of Energy (MoE)
The MoE is specifically established for the purpose of creating energy policies for Sierra Leone and it exercises oversight functions of other stakeholders in the electricity sector. The MoE is notably commended for the introduction of the National Energy Policy and Action Plan which provides for an increase in the country''s generation capacity and by extension an increase in energy access.
The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC)
Although not specified in the SLWERC Act, the overall function of setting electricity tariffs and prices is undertaken by the SLEWRC. The Commission provides guidelines for public utilities regarding the level of rates that may be charged to end-users. The SLEWRC in setting tariffs, takes into consideration the interests of the consumers and investors, the cost of production, the assurance of the financial integrity of the public utility, etc.
Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC)
According to the Electricity Act of 2011, the EGTC is responsible for the generation and transmission of electricity and the sale of electricity to the EDSA subject to a PPA approved by the SLEWRC. In addition, the EGTC oversees the operation of electricity generation and transmission at high voltage electricity levels.[21]
Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA)
The EDSA was established to perform the functions of supply, distribution, and retail sale of electricity within Sierra Leone except in areas in which the Commission has issued a distribution licence to another appropriately qualified entity.[22] It purchases electricity from the EGTC and IPPs subject to a PPA approved by the SLEWRC.
Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL)
This Association was established following the Energy Revolution initiative in Sierra Leone. It promotes renewable energy practices and utilization across the country. One of the key contributions of the Association is its successful campaign for an exemption of solar imports from import duties and other taxes in the Finance Bill of 2017.
The Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit
This Unit was established in 2010 to coordinate and support transactions of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the government of Sierra Leone. The Ministry of Energy is one of the coordinated Ministries of the PPP Unit.
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