ESSP’s primary goal is to increase access to sustainable, affordable clean energy and electricity for rural and urban communities and commercial operations in Liberia. The scope of work is a mix of institutional support and specific electricity generation pilot projects, as well as support for increasing the number of connected customers in urban and rural areas. The ultimate objective is to benefit Liberian citizens through strengthened economic development and improved access to social services resulting from access to electricity.
romoting clean energy development in Liberia with four pilot hydropower and biomass electric power projects;
• Supporting energy regulatory, policy and legislative changes that will improve the private investment climate in Liberia for clean and renewable energy development;
• Strengthening the capabilities of local government, civil society and the private sector in managing, operating, monitoring and regulating renewable energy projects; and
• Increasing LEC’s customer base.
Objective 3: Collaborate with other international donors for the expansion of Monrovia’s power distribution network.
No work has been performed under Objective 3 due to a conflict between World Bank and USAID procurement procedures.
he key components of LESSP are:
• Strengthening the capacity of MLME;
• Supporting RREA with technical and management training;
• Strengthening the management capacity of LEC;
• Improving the enabling environment for private sector participation and investments;
was designed by USAID/Liberia to increase access to affordable renewable energy services in geographically focused rural and urban areas in order to foster economic, political and social development. Winrock International is the Mission’s implementing partner.
The Sorlumba palm oil combustion plant has been delayed due to issues related to identifying a proper engine to combust palm oil.
