The European Union-backed “Light Up Greenville” project has taken another step toward bringing electricity to Greenville and nearby communities with the arrival of single-phase and three-phase energy meters at the project’s warehouse in the city.
The meters, which are key components of the distribution network, will be used to connect homes, businesses and public institutions once power distribution begins. Their delivery marks continued progress on the project, which is expected to supply electricity to Greenville in July 2026.
The electrification initiative is part of the European Union’s €42 million investment aimed at expanding electricity access in Greenville, Buchanan and Barclayville.
The project is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Liberia to improve energy infrastructure and support economic growth.
Greenville’s initial power supply will come from a solar photovoltaic field in Murryville, which is expected to begin generating electricity for the city next month. A 2-megawatt hydropower plant under construction in Saywoo Town along the Sinoe River will complement the solar facility. The hydropower plant is expected to begin producing electricity in early 2027.
Project engineers are also putting the finishing touches on a Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) in Greenville, which will regulate and distribute electricity from the solar plant and, later, the hydropower facility.
Technical teams from the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) are working alongside contractors to ensure the project meets all safety and operational requirements ahead of commissioning. Regular inspections are being carried out to facilitate completion and commissioning in early July.
Once operational, the project is expected to improve electricity access for homes, schools, healthcare facilities, government offices and businesses, while creating opportunities for investment, job creation and local economic growth.
The “Light Up Greenville” project is one of several initiatives supported by the European Union and the Government of Liberia to expand access to reliable and sustainable electricity across the country.
