Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is taking significant steps to address the current electricity shortage in the country.
A 28.9-megawatt generator has been procured and is en route to Guyana.
This development is projected to alleviate the ongoing power supply issues.
The generating sets, along with six step-up transformers, were acquired from Apan Energy Service Inc. at a cost of $27.5 million US dollars.
The present demand for electricity stands at approximately 184.5 megawatts.
However, due to maintenance on a 7.8-megawatt engine (which is around 14 years old), only 167 megawatts are currently being supplied.
The maintenance is anticipated to conclude by November 10.
To ensure a stable electricity supply during peak hours, GPL has temporarily removed certain industrial companies from the grid, allowing them to self-generate power.
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, assured citizens that the inconvenience caused by these service interruptions will be resolved by December 15.
He acknowledged the impact these disruptions have had on citizens across the country.
Additionally, the government is exploring the possibility of re-engaging the Giftland Company to augment power generation capacity.
Giftland Mall presently operates its own power-generating system.
With these strategic measures, Guyana is poised to see a significant improvement in its electricity supply in the coming weeks.