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Aug 29, 2018 News
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will have an additional generator in place by the end of September to meet electricity demands on the Essequibo Coast.
The Anna Regina Power Station currently has a total of seven units installed but only two are operating due to unforeseen technical issues.
According to a government release, GPL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Albert Gordon told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the two units are unable to satisfy the demand and another unit is expected to be operational by September 29.
“An additional unit is expected to be operational by the 29th and we are hoping to get one megawatt from there. That would improve the situation but electricity distribution will still be rotated for eight hours. While we are trying to get this unit up, both GPL and MACORP are working to fix an additional two units to boost capacity. When we combine that with the existing units that we have operating, we will be able to satisfy the peak demand,” Gordon explained.
Going forward, the power company is planning to add a fourth unit, which will work concurrently with the three new ones that will be commissioned later this year. Gordon said the fourth unit will serve as the backup for the three and will eventually replace the aged units.
“We also plan to install an additional five megawatts. The expectation is that this will allow us to comfortably bring the self-generators to the GPL grid so we can provide electricity at a lower cost than we are now. The additional capacity will also facilitate growth and encourage investment and better use of power.”
The long-term plan for Essequibo is for residents to experience as little electricity disruption as possible.
GPL’s Public Relations Officer, Shevon Sears and a team are currently in the region to meet and discuss the way forward with residents. In the interim, the CEO is urging residents to continue to remain patient as the company is expediting all efforts to return electricity to normal.
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