GPL invests in National Control Centre
–Plans to broaden technical training programmes -by Shamiah Grant Constructed as part of the new Gas-to-Energy initiative, the 20 million US dollar National Control Centre will monitor and manage Guyana’s…
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- 2026
- Electricity
- September 16, 2026
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GPL updates on new power station being built at Enmore, ECD
-by Shamiah Grant The Guyana Power & Light has provided an update on works at Enmore, where a new substation is being constructed. The facility will play an important role…
- 2026
- Chateau Margot
- September 15, 2026
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GPL’s New Chateau Margot substation 60 per cent complete, promises reliable power for ECD
-by Shamiah Grant Construction of Guyana Power and Light’s new 69kV distribution substation at Chateau Margot is now 60 percent complete, bringing East Coast Demerara residents closer to a more…
President acknowledges frustration over power outages
-says major investments aimed at improving reliability President Dr. Irfaan Ali says he understands the frustration of Guyanese dealing with electricity outages, acknowledging that some disruptions are unacceptable. The President…
GPL warns of deadly risks around power network
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. is warning contractors, truck operators and members of the public to exercise greater caution when working near its infrastructure. The company says at least…
- 2026
- Electricity
- September 1, 2026
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GPL boosts capacity and transmission network amid rising demand
-by Nakasia Logan The country currently has enough generation capacity to meet peak electricity demand, but limitations across the transmission network continue to create challenges, as power consumption rises amid the ongoing…
Power generation boosted
-as El Niño drives up demand -by Nakasia Logan Grappling with unusually high temperature from the El Nino period and high power demand on its grid, the Government of Guyana…
Speed cameras linked to drop in fatal accidents
-by Nakasia Logan One of the Government’s most transformative measures to improve road safety has been its investment in technology, such as speed cameras, to improve enforcement. Now, the Guyana…
- 2026
- Energy Security
- July 1, 2026
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Prime Minister Phillips officially receives Guyana’s Demand Side Management Action Plan
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips was today officially presented with the Demand Side Management (DSM) Action Plan for Guyana. The Guyana DSM Action Plan was formally handed…
- 2026
- Electricity
- April 30, 2026
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21 Region Ten women trained in solar energy under GUYSOL
-by Nakasia Logan Twenty-one women from Region 10 have successfully completed specialised training in renewable energy to the Guyana utility-scale solar photovoltaic program. The five-week course held at the Linden Technical…
