President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to dedicate Liberia’s first-ever utility-scale solar power plant in the coming days, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy sector. The project represents a major step toward diversifying Liberia’s electricity supply and reducing dependence on hydropower, especially during the dry season when water levels at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant decline.
The solar farm, developed under the World Bank-supported Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), has a generation capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). Once fully operational, it is expected to significantly improve electricity availability and reliability for households, businesses, and public institutions across Liberia.
President Boakai originally broke ground for the project in October 2024, describing it as a critical investment in Liberia’s future and a key component of his administration’s efforts to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. The project is also expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and support Liberia’s transition toward clean and renewable energy.
With an estimated investment of approximately US$90–96 million, the solar farm is among the largest renewable energy projects in Liberia’s history. It complements ongoing efforts to strengthen the national grid, expand access to electricity, and reduce the country’s reliance on costly fossil-fuel-powered generation.
The dedication of the solar farm underscores the government’s commitment to modernizing Liberia’s energy infrastructure and advancing sustainable development, while positioning the country for greater energy security and economic transformation
