The European Union-funded Light Up Southeast (LUSE) Program continues to make significant progress toward expanding access to reliable and sustainable electricity in southeastern Liberia, with Greenville City expected to be connected to electricity by late June or early July 2026.
The Greenville electrification initiative forms part of a broader 42 million Euros the Light Up Southeast Programme allocated to Greenville, Buchanan and Barclayville cities in South-East Liberia.
Greenville City has been in darkness for over 30 years now.
Implemented under the European Union’s commitment to supporting inclusive development and sustainable infrastructure in Liberia, the programme is advancing steadily across both its power distribution and solar generation components, bringing Greenville closer to benefiting from modern energy services that will contribute to economic growth, improved public services, and enhanced living conditions.
Recent assessments conducted at the Greenville Injection Substation and Solar Farm in Murrayville Township indicate that major construction and installation works are approaching completion.
Under the power distribution component, implemented by MBH Power Nigeria Limited, substantial progress has been achieved at the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) facility and Greenville warehouse and customer station. Key infrastructure, including transformers and power distribution systems, is nearing completion, while works at the GIS Station have reached an advanced stage.
Construction activities on the GIS Building are progressing according to schedule. External and internal plastering works have been completed, while installation of doors and windows is approximately 80 per cent complete. Interior wall finishing and sanitary installations are ongoing, with the remaining civil works expected to be finalized by the end of June 2026.
Significant progress has also been recorded under the solar generation component, implemented by TCC-ASACO. The water tower is nearing completion, roofing works on office buildings have been finalized, and construction of the maintenance room, generator room, and technical/battery room is in the final stages. Installation of photovoltaic (PV) inverters and PV cable stringing activities are ongoing, while hundreds of solar panels have already been installed in preparation for commissioning.
Additional works on drainage infrastructure and concrete footings continue to advance, further strengthening the project’s readiness for operationalization.
In addition to the solar generation and distribution infrastructure currently nearing completion, construction is ongoing on a 2-megawatt hydropower plant on the Sinoe River by Constar RG with the EU’s support. The hydropower facility is expected to be commissioned in 2027 and will significantly increase the availability and reliability of electricity in Greenville City.
Once operational, the combined solar, hydro, and distribution infrastructure is expected to provide full electricity coverage across Greenville City, ensuring a more resilient and sustainable power supply for residents, businesses, and public institutions.
Beyond infrastructure development, the programme is contributing to local capacity building through practical training and employment opportunities for young Liberians. Interns attached to the Greenville Injection Substation and Solar Farm have gained valuable hands-on experience in electrical engineering, renewable energy systems, and technical operations, helping to build a skilled workforce for Liberia’s evolving energy sector.
The anticipated electrification of Greenville has generated widespread optimism among residents, local businesses, and community institutions. Community members have expressed confidence that access to reliable electricity will improve educational outcomes, strengthen healthcare delivery, support business development, reduce operating costs, and create new opportunities for economic activity across the region.
For many residents, the project represents a long-awaited investment in the future of southeastern Liberia and a significant step toward addressing longstanding energy challenges.
The Light Up Southeast Program forms part of the European Union’s broader support to Liberia’s sustainable development agenda, promoting access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy while contributing to social and economic transformation in underserved communities.
As final construction, testing, and commissioning activities continue, Greenville stands on the threshold of a new chapter in its development. The forthcoming connection to electricity is expected to deliver immediate benefits for households, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and public institutions.
The subsequent commissioning of the 2 MW hydropower plant in 2027 will further strengthen the city’s energy security and sustainability, positioning Greenville as one of the leading examples of integrated renewable energy development in Liberia.
Funded by the European Union, the Light Up Southeast Program continues to demonstrate the transformative impact of strategic investments in sustainable energy infrastructure, creating opportunities for communities and supporting Liberia’s long-term development objectives.
