Where can I find information about energy access in Guinea?

Find relevant information for Guinea on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage. (Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency).

Where can I find information on renewable power capacity & generation of Guinea?

Find relevant data on Renewable Power Capacity and Generation of Guinea on the homepage of IRENA.org. Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for Guinea.

What is Guinea's energy strategy?

Includes a market overview and trade data. The Guinean government has announced a long-term energy strategy focusing on renewable sources of electricity including solar and hydroelectric as a way to promote environmentally friendly development, to reduce budget reliance on imported fuel, and to take advantage of Guinea’s abundant water resources.

Where can I find information about electrification in Guinea?

Find an overview of the electrification investment scenarios (2025 and 2030) for Guinea on the Global Electrification Platform (GEP). Find relevant information on the regulations and Guinea's strategy in the energy sector on the homepage of the African Energy Portal.

What is the biggest energy investment in Guinea?

The largest energy sector investment in Guinea is the 450MW Souapiti dam project (valued at USD 2.1 billion), begun in late 2015 with Chinese investment. A Chinese firm likewise completed the 240MW Kaleta Dam (valued at USD 526 million) in May 2015.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Guinea?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Guinea: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.