Construction work on the 20 MW solar project being executed by the Liberia Electricity Company (LEC) near the 88 MW Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant in the northeast of the country has progressed, with work reaching 60 per cent completion.
The completion of the project will significantly support Liberia’s energy capacity, particularly during the dry season, and it will contribute to the overall electricity stability efforts.
At a recent tour of the ongoing project by the management of LEC, led by the Managing Director, Mohammed M. Sherif, and his deputy for Administration, Eric Augustine Fredericks, they were satisfied with the pace of work so far.
Briefing the management of LEC at the construction site, the International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL Project Manager, Mr Salim Nasr, and Mr Dominic S. Gono, Deputy Project Manager of the LEC RESPITE/Project Implementation Uint, stated that the project was progressing steadily, with the installation of steel structures underway, which would be followed by the full installation of solar panels.
According to Nasr, the project has employed approximately 430 people, 30 per cent of whom are women.
He further mentioned that additional materials and equipment had recently arrived and were undergoing clearance at the Freeport of Monrovia.
The contractor’s representative, along with the RESPITE/PIU team, engaged in detailed and thought-provoking discussions with the LEC Management Team, emphasising quality assurance, implementation timelines, and alignment with the overall project scope.
The Managing Director, Mohammed Sherif, emphasised that the project commissioning date of November 2025 remained firm and non-negotiable.
He reaffirmed their commitment to delivering on government energy promises and thanked the President, Joseph N. Boakai, for his confidence in the team’s leadership during this critical period of Liberia’s development.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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