A dataset for energy demand and supply modelling in Sierra Leone

Energy systems modelling plays a pivotal role in understanding and optimizing complex energy systems. By integrating various factors such as energy demand, supply, infrastructure, and environmental considerations, energy systems modelling provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers. This can be key to informing stakeholder and policy decisions and facilitate the mobilisation of capital and market development to support the development of the energy sector. This article presents the data, assumptions, and related calculations used for the development of a national scale power system model for Sierra Leone. The focus of the model was a techno-economic analysis of specific hydropower expansion plans. Where possible, this data has been collected from publicly available sources such as scientific literature, feasibility studies, international databases, data from existing modelling efforts in Sierra Leone, and local stakeholders. The collection of the data, development of the model, and creation of scenarios was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy in Sierra Leone and verified by a broad range of stakeholders. The following paper outlines the key data presented in the full database which can be accessed through the link found in the Specifications Table. The link also contains the Reference Energy System (RES) used in this study.