Guyana is currently experiencing an ease in power outages which represents a significant boost to the national energy infrastructure.

The reduction in power service interruptions comes as the recently installed 36-megawatt power ship has reached its maximum operational capacity almost two weeks after being connected to the national grid.

Guyana Power and Light (GPL) announced last Saturday (May 25) that the power ship incrementally increased its generation output to 36 megawatts (MW) to the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) located at Everton, Region Six (East BerbiceCorentyne).

According to the GPL,  “A capacity test was completed today, confirming the power ship is now at its maximum capacity of 36 MW. This significant boost in generation has resulted in a reduction in service interruptions.”

The milestone highlights the successful integration of this floating vessel into Guyana’s national grid, ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply for the population.

The vessel began supplying the grid with 18 MW just over a week ago. This addition is expected to alleviate the pressure on the national grid, particularly during peak consumption hours and reduce the frequent power outages that have plagued various regions across the country. 

Last month, GPL signed a contract with Urbacon Concessions Investments, W.L.L (UCI) to charter the power ship for a period of two years, with US$1 million paid as a mobilisation fee. The power ship, which arrived in Guyana on May 1st, operated in Cuba and has two engines which produce 18.5 megawatts each. 

It will operate in Guyana at a remarkable 96 per cent availability and is integrated into GPL’s grid at 69 kilovolts.