Siatech Africa, a leading technology and infrastructure solutions company, has announced the completion of Liberia’s first fully solar-powered city, a landmark project that combines clean energy, digital connectivity, and community innovation.
According to a statement by the company, the project, developed in partnership with Huawei and key Liberian government agencies, marks a major milestone in West Africa’s transition towards sustainable, technology-driven development.
Olanrewaju Olaniyan, the Chief Executive Officer of Siatech Africa, said, “This project was never just about power generation. It’s about unlocking human potential through clean energy and digital inclusion. By combining solar technology, connectivity, and innovation, we are demonstrating how Africa can design and sustain its own smart, green communities.”
Built on a smart microgrid architecture, the solar city enables each neighbourhood to generate and manage its own power while remaining linked to a central grid for efficiency and backup. The system incorporates intelligent load management tools that optimise energy use, reduce waste, and ensure zero downtime.
Beyond power generation, the city’s digital backbone integrates microwave-linked radio networks with a planned 4G rollout, connecting schools, health centres, and small businesses to e-learning and e-health platforms.
Olaniyan said, “We’re not just deploying solar panels. We’re integrating intelligent systems that support education, health, and entrepreneurship. This is how energy becomes an enabler of inclusive growth.”
Siatech Africa said its approach centres on collaboration and capacity building. The company worked closely with Liberian energy authorities, universities, and vocational institutions to ensure skills transfer and local ownership.
The solar city also features a tech and vocational training hub designed to equip young Liberians with skills in solar engineering, digital systems management, and smart infrastructure maintenance. Many of the trainees have already secured roles as part of the project’s workforce, providing new opportunities for youth empowerment and local enterprise.
Following the success of the Liberia Solar City, Siatech Africa is now in discussions with partners in Ghana and Sierra Leone to replicate the model across West Africa.
Olaniyan said, “This is not an endpoint; it’s a prototype. We want to demonstrate that Africa’s growth can be clean, inclusive, and intelligent.”
Supported by a network of renewable energy and telecom partners, the solar city stands as a living example of how energy, connectivity, and innovation can merge to create smarter, more resilient communities across Africa.
