By Alvin Lansana Kargbo
Dyness, a global energy storage manufacturer, together with MultiTech Africa SL Ltd and ProTech, have launched a new partnership aimed at expanding access to clean, reliable and sustainable electricity across Sierra Leone. The initiative, unveiled on Saturday 22 November 2025 at El Greko in Aberdeen, introduces a new range of advanced Energy Storage System (ESS) products to support the country’s growing demand for stable power. The launch attracted energy experts, development partners, private-sector leaders and senior Government officials.
MultiTech CEO, Hussein Sharaffdeen, announced the company’s partnership with Dyness Africa, describing it as a shared commitment to delivering modern, resilient and future-ready energy solutions. He said Sierra Leone’s expanding industries and communities require stable electricity and emphasized that the collaboration will support Government efforts to grow the renewable energy sector, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve the efficiency of local businesses.
He highlighted the importance of combining global innovation with local expertise, noting that strong public-private collaboration is essential for progress. He thanked the Ministry of Energy for its continued support and expressed confidence that the partnership will strengthen MultiTech’s capacity to deliver larger and more sustainable energy projects nationwide.
Dyness representative, Kim, described electricity as the foundation of development and said the company is committed to providing dependable, clean energy storage solutions tailored to Sierra Leone’s needs. She said the partnership aims to improve household electricity access by reducing reliance on candles and diesel generators, support hospitals and clinics with reliable power and strengthen industrial productivity through efficient, cost-saving energy systems.
Highlighting education as a priority she noted that powering classrooms means “powering dreams” and ensuring that schools can operate effectively. She added that the collaboration blends Dyness’s global technological innovation with MultiTech and ProTech’s deep local understanding, calling it a powerful fusion designed to meaningfully advance Sierra Leone’s sustainable development goals.
Deputy Energy Minister I, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie, welcomed Dyness and its partners, noting that Sierra Leone values the technology, expertise and capital they bring. He reported that national energy access has increased from 18% to 36% since 2018, with installed generation capacity rising from 70MW to 114MW. He reaffirmed the Government’s target of reaching 80% access.
The Deputy Minister outlined ongoing reforms, including the privatization of EDSA and investments in new transformers, transmission lines and fuel support systems. He emphasized that distributed solutions such as solar and storage complement the national grid and are essential to expanding reliable electricity access. Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie assured the partners of the Government’s continued collaboration to make power supply more affordable, reliable and sustainable.
Speaking also during the launch, the Minister of Communication and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, said Sierra Leone’s development depends on strong public-private partnerships and stressed energy as a cross-cutting sector crucial to information dissemination, media operations, education and business growth.
He noted that without stable electricity, the Government cannot effectively implement its Big Five development agenda. He welcomed the partnership and expressed hope that Dyness, MultiTech and ProTech will run responsible, tax-compliant businesses that contribute to national progress and position Sierra Leone as a competitive investment destination.
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, described the launch as the beginning of a purposeful journey. Using the proverb “when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion,” he said collective effort is essential to overcoming the challenges caused by unreliable power. He urged partners to translate ideas into action, empower students and scale up energy solutions that support national development goals.
As part of the launch, the partners donated a solar installation to the blind and deaf schools in Freetown, demonstrating their commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through renewable energy initiatives.
The MultiTech-ProTech-Dyness partnership marks a significant advancement in Sierra Leone’s energy landscape, aligning private-sector innovation with Government priorities to improve clean power access for households, schools, businesses and industries across the country.
