How much solar energy does Liberia have?

This high and consistent potential for solar energy across the country adds to an average level of 1,712 kWh/m2/year, which could generate 1,400 to 1,500 kWh/kWp. Some 43% of the land is covered with forests (41,790 square kilometers, World Bank 2015), thus there is no lack of trees in Liberia.

What is Liberia's sustainable power?

Liberia’s Sustainable Power. We harness the most valuable resource in rural areas —tight-knit communities — to provide life-changing products and services, starting with access to solar electricity. Electricity creates opportunities — opportunities to learn, communicate, start a business, and build a better life.

How much solar radiation does Liberia have?

In Liberia, monthly solar radiation on horizontal surface ranges from about 4 kWh/m 2 /day during the rainy season in June, July, August to 6 kWh/m 2 /day during the height of dry season in February and March.

How will Liberia's energy policy change?

“Liberia is committed to increasing its share of renewable energy to 75% from the current 67%, while the generation base is expected to increase by 150%. “Liberia aims to mobilise $70 million of private capital for utility-scale solar and another $80 to $100 million for [distributed renewable energy] and clean cooking.”

Does Liberia have hydroelectric power?

Liberia has considerable potential for hydroelectric power. At the onset of civil war there were three operational hydroelectric power plants in Liberia: Harbel (Firestone), 4MW; Mount Coffee (LEC), 64MW; and Yandahun (a community micro hydro in Lofa County), 30KW.

How will Liberia achieve a 75% electricity access rate?

The country’s National Energy Compact, released at the recently held Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, said that Liberia aims to accelerate the pace of electricity to 100,000 households per year through grid and off-grid options to achieve a national access rate of 75% by 2030.