Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa signs a new project in
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) programme has signed an agreement with the off-grid energy service company Easy Solar Ltd to support the scale-up of high-quality solar home systems and appliances in the
President Boakai Breaks Ground for the First-Ever Utility-Scale Solar
Harrisburg, Montserrado County – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., officially broke grounds for Liberia''s first-ever utility-scale solar plant in Liberia on October 11,
Liberia''s $96M Solar Project to Power Up Electricity
With funding from the World Bank''s West Regional, the Government of Liberia will construct the nation''s inaugural solar farm and extend the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant in Louisiana, Montserrado County, from
6 FAQs about [Liberia buyers solar]
How much solar energy potential does Liberia have?
Liberia has a high and consistent potential for solar energy, with an average level of 1,712 kWh/m2/year, which could generate 1,400 to 1,500 kWh/kWp. Some 43% of the land is covered with forests (41,790 square kilometers, World Bank 2015), but this does not affect the solar energy potential.
What is the sustainable power source in Liberia?
In Liberia, sustainable power is harnessed from tight-knit communities to provide life-changing products and services, starting with access to solar electricity. Electricity creates opportunities — opportunities to learn, communicate, start a business, and build a better life.
How many people in Liberia have access to electricity?
Fewer than 1% of rural Liberians have access to electricity. LIB Solar focuses on providing reliable, safe electricity to these communities by mobilizing communities instead of selling to individual customers. Each community receives high-quality solar systems that provide lighting and phone charging.
Why is electricity important in Liberia?
Electricity is important in Liberia because it creates opportunities, such as learning, communication, starting a business, and building a better life. Unfortunately, less than 1% of rural Liberians have access to electricity. However, reliable, safe electricity is now affordable for nearly anyone. LIB Solar focuses on mobilizing communities instead of selling to individual customers to achieve economies of scale.
How will a financed project help Liberia?
The financed project will help to improve the affordability of off-grid energy products in Liberia and in the long term support higher standards of education, increase gender equality and create new employment opportunities in the country through productive use of electricity.
Where can I find more information about easy solar?
For more information, please visit Photo: Saleswoman in Liberia using a solar driven Easy Solar lamp for her product stall – Easy Solar Easy Solar, fourth project contracted in Liberia by the BGFA to support the scale-up of high-quality solar home systems and appliances in the country.