5.7% of Households in Liberia Use Solar Panels for Lighting

Liberia’s household energy usage for lighting and cooking reveals a strong reliance on traditional energy sources. The statistical data highlights the most common fuels and energy sources used in the country.

Source dataset: Household_Energy_Sources_Lighting_Cooking_Liberia_2022

Main Sources of Fuel for Cooking

In Liberia, charcoal (52.2%) is the dominant source of fuel for cooking, followed closely by wood (44.7%). These traditional fuels are widely used across households. Electricity accounts for a modest 1.4%, while cooking gas is used by only 1% of households.

Household Energy Sources for Lighting

Lighting in Liberian households is primarily powered by battery-operated lights (54.8%), including Chinese and battery lights. This is followed by electricity from the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) (25.3%), with solar panels being used by just 5.7% of households. Interestingly, among other energy sources, there are also candles (1.4%) and palm oil lamps (1.3%).

Conclusion

The energy landscape in Liberia is characterized by a heavy dependence on traditional sources like charcoal and wood for cooking, and batteries for lighting. Despite some progress, renewable energy sources such as solar panels remain underutilized, highlighting opportunities to increase access to more sustainable energy solutions in the future.

Source: based on data from LISGIS

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