The Light Up South-East (LUSE) Project is a €42 million European Union–founded initiative being implemented by the Government of Liberia through the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) and the National Authorizing Office at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
The project aims to expand access to affordable and reliable electricity in Buchanan, Greenville, and Barclayville.
Speaking at the Ministry regular press briefing, Deputy Minister Daniel Sando said the project is a part of Liberia’s broader energy transition agenda under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), LUSE supports the shift from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy sources—directly addressing energy poverty in underserved southeastern communities.
He added that the project, implemented under the 11th European Development Fund, is expected to enhance energy infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and improve living standards for thousands of residents.
In Buchanan, €9 million is being invested to construct a 33kV sub-transmission and distribution network, including 59 km of low-voltage lines, 500 streetlights, and over 8,600 service connections. Materials such as poles, transformers, and cables have already been delivered or are in transit.
Additionally,Greenville’s €26 million component covers 55 km of 33.4 kV lines, 193 km of low-voltage distribution, 4,480 connections, and the installation of an 877 kWp solar PV plant with battery storage and a 2 MW mini-hydropower facility. Substantial equipment deliveries, including 36 transformers and 600 concrete poles, are already underway.