- The government of Liberia seeks consultancy services for independent verification agent for results-based finance facilities for stand-alone solar PV rooftop systems, solar home systems and isolated mini grids. Deadline for submissions is May 22, 2025.
The Government of Liberia, through the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), is implementing Phase II of the Liberia Energy Sector Strengthening & Access Project (LESSAP II), supported by the World Bank. This phase focuses on accelerating off-grid electrification to achieve universal electricity access by 2030 under the National Electrification Strategy (NES), using both grid and off-grid solutions. To reach underserved rural populations, the NES outlines a least-cost approach that includes mini-grids, stand-alone solar systems, and electrification of public institutions.
Under this framework, the World Bank is supporting Liberia through the multi-phase Liberia Energy Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP). The current phase (LESSAP II) focuses on accelerating off-grid access through public-private partnerships, with targeted support for schools, health facilities, households, and productive uses of energy. This effort aligns with the Government’s Mission 300 initiative and broader development goals under the ARREST Agenda.
Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to conduct an independent verification of connections claim made as per specified milestones under results-based financing mechanisms, where:
Integrated solar home system kits for productive use of energy and households’ electrification: distributed/installed and claimed systems are confirmed (through various verification means) to exist, being in use by the specified end users and are functional as per warranty terms & conditions and service contracts. The verifications will serve as a trigger for disbursements by RREA LESSAP II PIU to the participating off-grid companies with through the Fund Manager contracted under the project. The IVA will establish validity and correctness of the distribution/installation claims submitted by the participating off-grid companies for systems eligible under the program.
Stand-alone solar PV rooftop systems(public institutions through energy as a service) and isolated mini-grids: the assignment also entails verification(through various means) of acquisition of construction permit (including relevant legal & regulatory requirements) & provisional license (as applicable), delivery of equipment at site, customer connections and quality and reliable electricity service as per regulatory requirements as required for the stand-alone solar PV rooftop systems and mini grid systems under the project.
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Author: Bryan Groenendaal
