Region eight residents see 30% reduction in electricity tariff with new solar farm

Jul 26, 2025 News

$362.4 million solar farm in Mahdia

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali announced Friday that residents of Mahdia and Campbelltown in Region Eight, will see a 30 per cent reduction in their electricity bills, following the introduction of a new $362.4 million solar farm.

In a statement shared via his official Facebook page, the president stated, “Residents of Mahdia and Campbelltown who receive electricity from Mahdia Power & Light Company Inc. will now benefit from a 30 per cent reduction in tariffs effective July 1, 2025, with the introduction of the new solar farm.” He said similar benefits will be extended to other hinterland and riverine communities through the implementation of integrated renewable energy systems.

The solar farm, which was commissioned on December 6, 2024, forms part of the government’s broader commitment to expand clean energy across Guyana. Located in Mahdia, the 0.65 MW facility is complemented by a 1,500-kWh battery energy storage system and integrates with the existing mini-grid to ensure a stable and resilient power supply.

According to the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), the facility is expected to supply 935 MWh of electricity annually and includes a 2-kilometre, 13.8 kV transmission line to support efficient energy distribution.

During the commissioning ceremony, Prime Minister Mark Phillips highlighted the solar farm’s economic and environmental benefits. The project is expected to reduce diesel consumption by approximately 309,681 litres per year, saving about $80.5 million, and will cut carbon dioxide emissions by over 672,000 kilograms annually.

About 3,000 residents are expected to benefit from the new infrastructure, “This solar farm will drive socio-economic transformation in the region by supplying reliable and affordable energy, fostering the growth of small businesses and micro-enterprises, and boosting local economic activity,” Philips stated.

The Mahdia solar farm is part of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, a national initiative aimed at increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions.

Similar solar PV installations have already been completed in Lethem and Bartica, with additional projects planned for Wakenaam, Leguan, and other communities. These combined efforts are expected to increase Guyana’s solar energy capacity to more than 39 MW by 2025, GEA stated.

In October 2022, the government signed an agreement with a private local firm to supply 686-kilowatt peak (kWp) electricity equivalent to 0.686 Megawatt (MW) of

The contract was awarded to Standby Power Engineering Company (SPECOM) to the tune of $362,411,200. The new 686kWp farm was constructed on 1.7 acres of land.

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