One strategy is to diversify the energy mix by increasing the share of domestic renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, for electricity generation. By harnessing these indigenous and sustainable energy resources, Liberia can decrease its reliance on imported fuels and enhance its energy security.
In addition, the government signed a Power Purchase Agreement with a solar energy company to provide the country ≥20 MW of electricity in 2020 . Despite these efforts, much work remains to be done to improve access to reliable and affordable energy in Liberia.
3.2. Imported electricity Liberia imports electricity from neighboring Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea through the West African Power Pool (WAPP) interconnection, which involved 650 km of 225 kV transmission lines, with a transit capacity of ≤290 MW – making it the largest source of imported electricity for the country in 2020.
Thermal power plants have been important to Liberia's electricity generation infrastructure. These plants utilize heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel, or other liquid fuels as their primary energy source to produce electricity. The reliance on imported fuels for thermal power generation poses several challenges for Liberia [6, 17].
Recently, Liberia's installed electricity capacity reached ∼200 MW. Most of this capacity comes from HFO and diesel power plants, with limited contributions from hydroelectric and biomass sources . Fig. 2 provides an overview of the installed capacity trend available as an alternative to the grid-based approach and the needs they meet. Fig. 2.
The outcomes of this study, elucidating Liberia's energy dynamics and strategies, extend beyond its borders, offering pertinent recommendations for researchers, planners, and engineers in analogous regions globally.
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