Funded by 11th European Development Fund (EDF), the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and its National Authorizing Office (NAO) is proud to report substantial progress under the Light Up South‑East Liberia (LUSE) electrification initiative.
Greenville, Sinoe County
On June 16, 2025, 24 truckloads of electrical monopoles arrived in Greenville from Monrovia, marking a major milestone for the city’s power infrastructure. Excavation is underway in Murrayville Township for a solar field, while construction has begun on a 2 MW mini‑hydro plant at Sinoe River Rapids, both financed by the European Union (EU). The renewable energy generated will feed into a new Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation, housed in a renovated section of the old Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) facility. These upgrades are expected to deliver reliable, sustainable power to thousands of Greenville residents.
Partial view of the 2mw hydro power plant project site in Saywo Town near Greenville City
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County
In Buchanan, monopoles have already been erected at strategic locations. A plot of land opposite the main CLSG Substation on Wilson Avenue, Hardlandsville Township, has been designated for a new GIS facility. This substation will link Buchanan to the regional Transco CLSG network, significantly enhancing the city’s electricity supply.
Designated site for the construction of the Buchanan’s GIS Substation located opposite the CLSG substation
Barclayville, Grand Kru County
Land has been secured for a solar field, and detailed planning is in progress for the city’s distribution network. This system will generate and distribute power city‑wide, supporting full electrification of Barclayville.
Implementation & Oversight
These comprehensive energy projects, spanning solar, hydro, and GIS infrastructure, are being constructed over the next two years by MBH Power Limited, Constar‑RCG France, Constar‑Dolmen Construction, TCC‑ASACO, and COLENCO Consulting Ltd. (Supervisor’s Representative), under the oversight of Liberia’s Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), in collaboration with NAO/MFDP.
Strategic Context
The LUSE initiative forms a flagship part of Liberia’s AAID‑ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development and fits within the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. It promotes innovative, clean, and secure infrastructure that supports local economies, social inclusion, and empowerment, particularly for women and youth.
Impact
Over the years, the Southeast of Liberia has been challenged infrastructural wise, thereby, hindering developmental progress. With the EU’s full €42 million grant, the LUSE program will connect over 12,000 households in Buchanan, 4,344 in Greenville, alongside numerous homes in Barclayville. These interventions are expected to be completed within two years.
These transformative investments by EU, promise cleaner, more affordable and sustainable energy, marking a new era of growth and opportunity for thousands of Liberians in these cities.