The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has explained the recent abrupt disruptions in electricity supply experienced in parts of the country, stating that the interruptions were not due to inadequate power supply, nor has the utility reached any critical stage of load shedding.
According to the power utility, the interruptions recorded over the past few days, including Tuesday’s disruption, resulted from sudden trips on the Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia–Sierra Leone–Guinea (CLSG) transmission line, which serves as the regional interconnected electricity backbone linking the four countries.
LEC explained that when such trips occur on the CLSG network, they generate system feedback into local substations.
As a result, automated protection systems are designed to immediately shut down affected components to protect critical equipment and prevent extensive damage.
The corporation stressed that this protective response is a standard and necessary safety mechanism aimed at safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring overall system reliability.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, LEC said that following the incident, its technical teams promptly intervened and power was successfully restored to the affected areas.
“Normal operations have since resumed,” the company said.
The corporation apologised for any inconvenience the temporary disruption may have caused and reassured the public of its continued commitment to the reliable provision of electricity across the country.
“LEC remains steadfast in strengthening its systems and collaborating with regional partners to enhance grid stability,” the statement concluded.
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