Africa-Press – Liberia. The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of 100% solarization works at multiple public health facilities across several counties in Southeastern Liberia.
The achievement follows a comprehensive pre-commissioning tour conducted to evaluate the performance of newly installed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ahead of the formal commissioning of the facilities.
During the tour, the RREA technical team assessed the functionality of the new solar systems at health facilities in Grand Kru, Maryland, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and River Cess Counties.
The public health facility electrification initiative is funded through a Government of Liberia loan from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group under the first phase of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP), implemented by RREA. The project aims to support Liberia’s goal of achieving universal electricity access by 2030, expanding energy availability, improving public services, and enhancing quality of life in rural and underserved communities.
Under this effort, 88 public health facilities across Liberia are now fully solarized—marking significant progress toward the country’s universal energy access agenda.
In addition to electrifying health centers, RREA has installed 117 high-quality solar-powered streetlights in the following locations including Harper, Maryland County, Barclayville, Grand Kru County, Kanweaken, River Gee County, and selected communities in Grand Gedeh and River Cess Counties.
These installations have enhanced nighttime safety and boosted community activities, with residents reporting increased confidence moving around after dark.
In a related development, and as part of its corporate social responsibility commitments, RREA has announced a strategic partnership with Tarhini Construction Company to supply and install high-quality solar streetlights on the University of Liberia (UL) campus.
Twenty-five state-of-the-art solar streetlights and poles have already been delivered to the university, with installation scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.
RREA Executive Director Samuel Bocay Nagbe Jr. reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to renewable energy expansion and community impact. “This partnership reflects RREA’s dedication not only to renewable energy but also to strengthening our communities and educational institutions,” he said. “Ensuring the safety of students at our nation’s premier institution of learning remains a priority.”
RREA emphasized its continued commitment to deploying durable, high-quality renewable energy solutions capable of transforming communities. The installation of modern solar streetlights at UL further demonstrates the effectiveness of clean energy technologies in urban environments and contributes to creating a safer learning atmosphere.
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