By Nakasia Logan
Prime Minister Mark Phillips recently visited the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL’s) sub-station in Columbia, East Coast Demerara, where he announced plans to install three additional generators.
These generators are part of a US$27 million government-funded project aimed at enhancing GPL’s capacity.
The project includes the installation of a total of 17 generators and six step-up transformers, which are expected to contribute 30 megawatts of power to the national grid.
Currently, GPL has confirmed the installation of 14 out of the 17 generators, all of which were procured from Apan Energy Services Incorporated (AESI).
During the site visit, Prime Minister Phillips was briefed on the progress of the equipment installation and expressed satisfaction with the work completed so far.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to boosting GPL’s generation capacity and improving its overall service to the people of Guyana.
Engineers from both GPL and AESI anticipate that the remaining high-powered systems will be operational in the coming days.
The government’s proactive approach in expediting various electrical projects underscores its dedication to addressing citizens’ concerns about power outages.
Under the PPP\C administration, significant investments have been made to increase the country’s power supply.
Over the past three years, more than 40 megawatts of power have been added to the national grid, with ongoing investments and project developments expected to further increase this figure.
Additionally, the revitalization of the Amalie hydropower project and the completion of the gas-to-energy project in Wales, Region Three, are expected to significantly augment the power supply by introducing an additional 165 megawatts and nearly 300 megawatts, respectively.
These investments are crucial for enhancing GPL’s operational efficiency and meeting the growing electricity demand across the country.