ELECTRICITY SCARCITY Liberia: Power purchase agreement with Côte d’Ivoire throws lifeline to MonroviaBy Dounard Bondo on Thursday, 27 October 2022 Shops are seen closed on the first day of lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Monrovia,Monrovia, Liberia April 11, 2020.
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) recently penned a power purchase agreement with Côte d’Ivoire Energies (CIE) for the supply of electricity through the TRANSCO CLSG Transmission Line, a timely deal that will throw a lifeline to the electricity deprived country.
Following the signing of the agreement, the flow of 27 megawatts of power from Côte d’Ivoire will begin on 1 December. The deal will also lead to the electrification of over 100 rural communities in Liberia.