Africa-Press – Liberia. By Kruah Thompson
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has hired roughly 300 Liberians on short-term contracts to assist in the construction of the World Bank-sponsored 20-megawatt Solar Plant project.
Speaking on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Daniel Sanoe, Deputy Minister for Press at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, disclosed that the new recruits include engineers, solar technicians, security personnel, and support staff.
Notably, he states that three percent of the workforce is comprised of women, and they are expected to play an active role in the implementation of the project, which is scheduled to be commissioned in December 2025.
In July 2024, the LEC signed a $16 million contract with International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of Liberia’s first solar plant under the World Bank’s Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). In October 2024, President Boakai broke ground for the project.
However, the plant is currently under construction at the Mount Coffee Hydro facility in Harrisburg, Montserrado County.
According to Minister Sanoe, the project has reached an advanced stage, with steel structures being erected and solar panel installations progressing significantly. Once completed, the plant will generate 20 megawatts of free electricity and feed it into Liberia’s national grid.
“This solar farm is crucial for Liberia as it will supplement the power supply during the dry season when the Mount Coffee Hydro facility often experiences low water levels,” Sanoe said.
He added that the short-term contractors will work closely with International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL to ensure the timely completion of the project.
“This initiative reflects Liberia’s commitment to transitioning to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and aligning with global climate policies,” Sanoe closes
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