Liberia’s ENERGICITY Proposes New Solar Tariffs

Key Figures & Findings: ENERGICITY Liberia, a solar mini-grid operator, has submitted a new tariff proposal to the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) during public hearings held from April 23–24, 2025, in Gbarpolu County. The company operates in 10 communities across the Bopolu and Gbarma districts, aiming to electrify 3,597 households. Kumba Kasse-Gborie, ENERGICITY’s customer operations manager, highlighted the company's mission to provide affordable, reliable, and scalable electricity to off-grid communities in Liberia, Benin, and Sierra Leone.

Statistics & Insights: The proposed tariff includes a $12 connection fee, a $2.05 monthly service fee, and an energy usage charge of $0.45 per kilowatt-hour under a pay-as-you-go model. Clinics would be charged $0.10 per kilowatt-hour for up to 3 kilowatt-hours of daily usage, plus a $3 monthly service fee; usage above this would be billed at the standard rate.

FutureImplications: The LERC is scheduled to announce its final decision on May 2, 2025, with the new tariff set to take effect on May 10, 2025. This decision will significantly impact the affordability and accessibility of electricity for residents in Gbarpolu County.

Source: Liberian Investigator