wiredInUSA March 2020

Rural improvements

Widespread transmission contracts

Minister Samuel Tweah Jr

The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $34.74 million grant and loan for projects to improve access to renewable energy in Liberia. The funds will contribute to the construction of a mini dam on the St John River in northeastern Liberia, and the development of the Gbedin Hydropower Falls. A total capacity of 9.34MW of power will be transmitted through an 8km, 33kV line to connect 7,000 households. The system will allow for grid expansion to isolated communities and will support the connection of schools, health centers, businesses and industries to the national grid, increasing the rural electrification rate in Liberia. Minister Samuel Tweah Jr said the project, scheduled for completion by 2024, will assist economic development in the country by securing access to a reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply.

Photo by Max Lederer on Unsplash The power transmission and distribution business unit of Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has the contract to build a 380kV substation in Saudi Arabia, together with its associated 230kV cable network and two transmission line corridors. Elsewhere in the Middle East, L&T has been contracted for the construction of extra-high voltage overhead lines. On its home turf, L&T has an order for the construction of a 765kV double circuit transmission line in the state of Gujarat, carrying power from renewable energy sources.

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