GPL Advances Major Upgrades at Canefield; Fault Delays Power Restoration in Berbice
December 2 2025
FROM THE GUYANA POWER AND LIGHT INC
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) today advanced interconnection and commissioning activities on the new 60 MVA Transformer at the Canefield Substation.
In addition, maintenance works were carried out on the L21 Transmission Line, and additional medium-voltage upgrades were completed in New Amsterdam. Work was also done to allow GPL to interconnect the 4MWp Trafalgar Solar Farm to the national grid, which is expected to be commissioned soon.
To facilitate these critical upgrades, customers in several areas experienced planned service interruptions. Restoration efforts commenced incrementally at approximately 17:00 hrs.
During restoration, GPL teams encountered unexpected challenges with the red phase cable supplying power to the Canefield Substation, resulting in the loss of power to several feeders at around 18:00hrs.
Affected areas included:
Republic Road & Strand – New Amsterdam
Canje to Auchlyne
Main Road New Amsterdam to Kortberaad
GPL teams immediately commenced remedial works to rectify the situation.
Incremental restoration commenced at approximately 19:57hrs.
This process is ongoing.
GPL sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused and thanks our customers for their patience and understanding as we work to safely restore power and continue improving the reliability of electricity supply in Berbice.
