The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has signed a landmark power purchase agreement with CI Energies and CIE of Côte D’Ivoire, securing 50 megawatts of electricity to meet the country’s growing energy demands.
This deal marks a significant step towards achieving Liberia’s national goal of increasing access to electricity for all its citizens.
The agreement, which spans three years and is renewable, underscores the importance of regional cooperation in addressing energy challenges.
LEC’s Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) with CI Energies and CIE has been instrumental in providing the necessary capacity for Liberia to meet its energy needs.
Mr. DJAHA Kouadio Ambroise, Asset Manager at CI-Energies, welcomed the Liberian delegation and acknowledged LEC’s efforts to honor the terms of their agreements.
However, he also highlighted the technical challenges CI-Energies has faced since last year, which have impacted their production.
LEC’s Interim Managing Director, Mr. Thomas Z. Gonkerwon, assured CI Energies that the Liberian government has prioritized the energy sector. To promote efficient electricity use, the government has instructed LEC to install prepaid meters at all government institutions, except medical facilities.
As Liberia looks to the future, LEC has initiated several projects to meet the country’s growing energy needs.
These include a solar farm project set to launch in October 2025, the repair of Unit 1 at the Mount Coffee Hydro Power Plant, and an expansion of the plant by two additional turbines.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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