In a bid to address the electricity shortage in Liberia, the government is currently negotiating with Runda Solar, a multi-billion dollar photovoltaic energy company, to develop a 250 megawatt solar panel installation in Montserrado County. This initiative aims to significantly improve the country’s electricity supply. Runda Solar has submitted an ambitious proposal for the Montserrado … Continue reading Runda Solar to finance major solar photovoltaic (PV) project to boost electricity in Liberia
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Liberia breaks ground on first utility-scale photovoltaic plant
Work has begun on a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Liberia, on the site of an existing 88 MW hydropower station. The Liberian government says it is the first of several planned projects that will help to address the country’s power shortages, particularly in the dry season. The 20 MW facility is being built in … Continue reading Liberia breaks ground on first utility-scale photovoltaic plant
Continue readingLiberia launches tender for 20 MW solar photovoltaic plant
LIberia has launched a tender to seek consultancy services to oversee the construction of a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant. The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) announced the call and said the project aims to enhance Liberia’s renewable energy capacity and improve energy efficiency. The power plant will be developed at the Mt. Coffee … Continue reading Liberia launches tender for 20 MW solar photovoltaic plant
Continue readingAfrican Development Fund approves close to $35 million to the Government of Liberia for renewable energy
The African Development Fund has approved a $34.74 million grant and loan to boost renewable energy access and promote an attractive investment climate in Liberia. At a signing ceremony on 29 January in Monrovia, Dr. Orison Amu, the African Development Bank’s (AfDB.org) Country Manager in Liberia, and Samuel Tweah Jr., Liberia’s Minister of Finance & … Continue reading African Development Fund approves close to $35 million to the Government of Liberia for renewable energy
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West Africa Emerges as Leading Region in Africa for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report, produced collaboratively by REN21 and ECREEE with lead authorship from the Worldwatch Institute, provides a regional perspective on the renewable energy and energy efficiency market and industry development in West Africa. Launched on November 10, 2014, the report concludes that renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies have … Continue reading West Africa Emerges as Leading Region in Africa for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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57 Percent of West Africans Lack Access to Electricity
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that more than 57 per cent of the people in West Africa are without access to electricity. The bank stated this in its “West Africa Monitor Quarterly”, for the second quarter of 2014 report. It said that the percentage approximated the average for sub-Saharan Africa,” but extremely low … Continue reading 57 Percent of West Africans Lack Access to Electricity
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Liberia, India to build solar energy centre
Discussions are underway between India and Liberia to construct a solar energy centre in the West African country, an official said Wednesday. Indian Ambassador to Liberia Anil K. Sharan made the disclosure after presenting his letters of credence to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Wednesday, reported Xinhua. He expressed optimism that this will happen very … Continue reading Liberia, India to build solar energy centre
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