Liberia regulator schedules public hearing on 20‑MW solar license

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission said a public hearing to evaluate the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s application for a 20‑megawatt solar generation license.^[1][2]

The hearing matters because it fulfills the regulator’s mandate to assess generation projects under Section 13 of the electricity regulatory framework, a step that determines whether the proposed plant can proceed.^[1]

LERC, the agency that oversees electricity rates, standards, and licensing, will lead the session and record comments from interested parties.^[1][2]

LEC, the state‑owned utility responsible for power transmission and distribution, submitted the application seeking authorization to develop the solar facility.^[1]

The license request specifies a capacity of 20 MW, which the regulator will examine for technical and financial viability.^[1]

Section 13 requires a public hearing for any new generation license, allowing stakeholders to raise support, objections, or suggestions before a decision is made.^[2]

If the commission grants the license, LEC will be permitted to construct and operate the solar plant in accordance with the conditions set forth in the approval.^[1]

The outcome will be closely watched by investors and development partners interested in expanding renewable energy in Liberia.^[2]

**What this means** The hearing signals Liberia’s continued effort to diversify its electricity mix and attract private investment in renewable projects. Approval of the 20‑MW solar license could pave the way for additional clean‑energy developments, helping to reduce reliance on diesel‑generated power and supporting the country’s broader energy‑access goals.