Monrovia - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Friday, January 12, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to provide electricity to residents of Suakoko District, Bong County. The 33kv line should provide electricity to 2,200 households and 150 businesses and institutions in the Suakoko area, including Cuttington University, the Central Agricultural Research Institute, and Phebe Hospital. Ultimately, the goal is to expand the project and provide electricity to more people of Bong County, particularly in the Gbarnga area. USAID has also been working with the Liberia Rural and Renewable Energy Authority to build the capacity of the Authority and bring electricity to residents of rural Liberia. To date, USAID has funded three renewable energy pilot projects that use biomass, biofuel, or solar energy to bring electricity to residents and businesses of Gbarnway and Solumba, Lofa County, and Kwendin, Nimba County.

Source: Front Page Africa January 15, 2018 04:07 UTC