These mobile farm units, equipped with solar-powered irrigation technology and cooling storage, will significantly enhance the efficiency of agricultural production and post-harvest preservation. . President Joseph N. Boakai on Friday, October 11, 2024, broke grounds for the construction of Liberia's first 20 Megawatts solar farm at the Mount Coffee Power Plant. President Boakai said the 20MW solar farm will address power shortage during the dry season through the integration of solar energy. . West African nation, Liberia is set to inaugurate its first large-scale solar power plant in October 2025, a key step in the country's energy supply and reliance on hydropower. The initiative aims to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity across West Africa. ©FAO Monrovia – Limited irrigation infrastructure and a lack of cold storage facilities are some of the major constraints that hinder efficient and sustainable agricultural production. . The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MICAT), has announced the dedication of the country's first solar power plant, a 20-megawatt solar farm located in Grand Bassa County, scheduled for October 2025. The project forms part of the World Bank–funded $96 million Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), designed to. . Liberia's energy sector has reached a major milestone with the commencement of construction on its first solar farm. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai led the groundbreaking ceremony for the US$90 million project in Harrisburg, Montserrado County, marking a critical step toward solving the nation's. .
