Section 2, Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission Act 2011,

(1) These Rules shall apply to – (a) a captive generator that produces electricity from a generation unit with a rated output of 10KVA and above for the generator's own use and not for resale to a third party; (b) a captive power generator for commercial and industrial purposes. (2) For the purposes of these rules an electricity generator plant established as a cooperative to supply power solely to the members shall be deemed to be a captive generator.