LACK OF AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ELECTRICITY

Electricity Access in Africa

Across Africa, hundreds of millions of people live without access to reliable electricity. As of 2023, an estimated 600 million Africans — nearly half of the continent’s population — still lack electricity, making Africa the region with the largest energy access gap in the world.

Key Challenges:

Rural Disconnection: Most of those without power live in rural areas with no connection to national grids.
High Costs: Where power exists, it is often expensive and unreliable.
Infrastructure Gaps: Many countries struggle with weak transmission systems and limited energy investment.

Impact:

The lack of electricity holds back education, healthcare, job creation, and innovation. It increases poverty and inequality, especially for women and youth.

At WaterLight Technology, we believe access to energy is a human right. Our saltwater-powered generators are designed to offer clean, safe, and affordable electricity to homes, schools, and clinics across Africa—even in the most remote communities.

ONLY 26% POPULATION HAVE ACCESS IN SIERRA LEONE

Electricity Crisis in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone faces a serious electricity challenge. Over 70% of the population lacks access to reliable power, especially in rural areas where the national grid doesn’t reach. Even in cities like Freetown, frequent blackouts disrupt daily life.

The country’s power system struggles with:

Low generation capacity
Old infrastructure
High electricity costs
Limited rural coverage

This affects healthcare, education, business, and safety. Without power, hospitals can’t operate equipment, students can’t study at night, and small businesses lose income.

Water-Light Technology was created to solve this. By using salt & water, we bring safe, affordable electricity to places the grid cannot reach—lighting up homes, schools, and communities across Sierra Leone.

REST OF THE WORLD DATA

Region

People Without Electricity (2023 estimate) % of Global Total

Sub-Saharan Africa~600 million~77%

South Asia~60 million~8%

East Asia & Pacific~15 million~2%

Latin America & Caribbean~8 million~1%

Middle East & North Africa~5 million<1%

Rest of the World~87 million~11%

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