What is the electricity rate in Guinea?

Guinea has a national electrification rate of 35.4%. Guinea’s electricity supply is largely derived from hydropower, which can be susceptible to seasonal fluctuations in rainfall: 84% of businesses report power outages causing financial losses equivalent to about 4.7% of annual sales.

Does Guinea have plans to extend its electricity network?

The government of Guinea does have plans in place to extend the country’s electricity network. In the meantime, Orange Guinée is able to to use the photovoltaic panel-powered masts to install new off-grid sites to boost the mobile network, which will improve coverage in terms of reach in underserved rural areas, and strength in urban ones.

Does Guinea need a mobile phone mast?

Like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Guinea has good mobile network coverage. That’s essential for economic development and for connecting people with digital services that can improve their lives. But operating mobile phone masts takes energy. And in Guinea, there is a strain on the energy grid.

What is EPC & how does it work in Guinea?

It combines photovoltaic solar energy with hydroelectricity produced in Guinea, reduces the need for thermal energy and reduces the cost of electricity,” said Jean-Marc Mateos, president of the Solveo Group. EPC procurement is at a mature stage, and initial discussions with lenders have begun.

What are the key elements of telecom infrastructure in Guinea?

In telecom infrastructure their focus is on two key elements: renewable energy and energy efficiency. As mobile phone towers require a permanent connection to power, but power supplies in Guinea are unreliable, most towers are currently hooked up to diesel generators as well as the main grid.