Margibi County, Feb. 13 -- The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has commissioned a new substation in Unification Town, expanding its capacity to serve more customers. This new infrastructure will connect over 14,000 new customers to the 66-kilovolt (kV) double circuit transmission lines running from Paynesville through the Roberts International Airport (RIA) corridor.

The substation, which is under the Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project (LEEAP), is part of LEC efforts to improve electricity access across Liberia. By strengthening the national grid, the substation will enhance power distribution, reduce outages, and support economic growth.

The LEEAP project, which is valued at over US$ 40 million, is being funded by five ...