PHOTO: Solar energy project agreement being signed for rural people
By: Alfred Kollie, alfredkolliejr92@gmail.com
The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) and Rural Solar Incorporated have signed a grant agreement to bring Electricity to underserved Rural and last-mile communities across Liberia.
The milestone initiative will connect 6, 900 households in all fifteen counties to enhance the quality of life and economic prospects for thousands of Liberians.
The grant agreement is part of the Liberia Solar Home System result-based financing project funded by the World Bank and implemented by RREA in collaboration with Energizing Development or EnDev.
According to the Executive Director of the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, Mr. Samuel Nagbe noted that the project aims to stimulate the off-grid Solar market in Liberia through strategic subsidies and is expected to ultimately provide electricity to over 200,000 thousand nationwide.
Speaking Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the signing ceremony in Monrovia, Mr. Nagbe, explained that the great agreement signifies a major step toward Rural Solar Incorporated’s mission to illuminate Liberia’s rural landscapes and drive socio-economic development through sustainable energy.
Upon completion, the initiative will deliver the following connections across the counties, Grand Cape Mount 2,200 congratulations, Gbarpolu 1,300 connections, River Gee 805 connections, Grand Kru 400 connections, Sinon 305 connections, Maryland 405 connections, Margibi 255 connections, Grand Gedeh 355 connections, Montserrado 150 connections, Nimba 200 connections, Lofa 155 connections, Grand Bassa 105 connections, River Cess 100 connections and Bong 105 connections ” He explained.
According to him, Rural Solar Incorporated will deploy a range of solar home systems from tier 1 to tier 3 including solar lighting, charging systems, fans, and TVs to ensure that households receive tailored solutions that meet their specific energy needs.
Earlier this year, Rural Solar Incorporated secured a great agreement with EnDev to connect an additional 2,200 households in Grand Cape Mount and 1,3000 households in Gbarpolu County.
In remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Rural Solar Incorporated Mr. Lee W. Walker expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve rural communities with solar Home Systems.
“We want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to enter into to contract with RREA, World Bank for the indirect subsidies components of the project. We are indeed grateful,” Mr. Walker expressed.
According to him, they accept the terms and conditions on behalf of the board of directors, management, staff, and all customers but promise to work in the best interest of all parties.
He maintained that they look forward to honoring the requirements outlined in the contract and look forward to putting in their best efforts to the success and positive implementation of the project.
He however, assured partners that his company with serve as an example for others to follow in the area of solar energy systems.
Rural Solar Incorporated is a leading off-grid solar firm in Liberia specializing in solar Home Systems with a focus on serving remote and underserved communities by offering a wide array of Sola home system products from renowned brands such as Amped Innovation and BioLite.