Linden to Host Guyana’s Largest Renewable Energy Project — $22.58M Contract Signed for 15 MW Solar Initiative
By Dacia Richards | HGP Nightly News |
Linden, Guyana – A major milestone in Guyana’s energy transition was reached on Thursday with the signing of a US$22.58 million contract for a 15-megawatt renewable energy project in Linden, marking the largest initiative of its kind in the country.
The ambitious project, part of the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) program, will feature three solar farms strategically located at Block 37, The Co-op, and Retrieve. It will also include a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) substation, a new transmission line, and upgraded interconnection infrastructure designed to improve electricity reliability across the region.
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who attended the contract signing, emphasized that the project aligns with the government’s promise to enhance livelihoods and promote sustainable development through clean energy.
“This is not just about electricity—this is about building a future where every Guyanese can benefit from sustainable development,” the Prime Minister stated.
The funding for the GUYSOL program is being drawn from Guyana’s forest carbon partnership agreement with Norway, a landmark deal that rewards the country for protecting its forests and reducing carbon emissions.
According to project estimates, the new installation will generate over 20,000 megawatt-hours of clean energy each year and is expected to offset more than 17,200 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Acting CEO of Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Kesh Nandl, described the project as one of critical national importance.
“The people of Linden—and indeed all of Guyana—are counting on its timely and high-quality delivery,” Nandl remarked, pledging a shift from manual grid operation to smart, automated systems.
The project not only aims to improve electricity reliability in Region 10 but also supports Guyana’s broader Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which prioritizes investments in green energy, job creation, and energy access.
Construction is expected to begin soon, and the project stands as a beacon of Guyana’s renewable energy future.
