New Generator Adds 1.5 MW to Linden Power Supply in Guyana
Guyana · ENERGY
Key Facts
- —What happened A 1.5 MW portable generator arrived at Bosai’s Linden power house and installation is underway.
- —How big a gap Peak demand has surpassed 15 MW, while maximum generation capacity stands at 14.5 MW.
- —The real story Bosai agreed to add 3 MW in two engines, but only one is confirmed so far.
- —The catch The new generator is a temporary fix, not a permanent solution, and the second engine has no delivery date.
- —Where it hits Linden, a mining town in Region 10, Guyana, which is not connected to the national grid.
- —What comes next Full grid integration is expected by 2029, but until then the town must manage with current capacity.
A new portable generator is being installed at Bosai’s Linden power house, but peak demand already exceeds the town’s generation capacity.
A new generator is boosting the Linden power supply in Guyana, but the town still faces a shortfall. The 1.5 megawatt portable generating set has arrived at Bosai’s Linden power house, and installation is underway, according to News Room Guyana.
New Generator Arrives in Linden
However, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar confirmed the arrival. He said: “an additional 1.5 MW portable generating set has arrived at the Linden power supply’s power house.
Installation is currently underway, he added. The set boosts electricity supply in Region 10, where the Linden power supply serves Upper Demerara-Berbice’s main town.
The portable generating set is part of a wider effort to boost electricity supply in Region 10. However, it is a fast fix, not a permanent power station.
The portable set is a fast fix for a town that depends on local generators. However, it does not end the gap between supply and demand.
Agreement Adds 3 Megawatts
Bosai has agreed to add 3 megawatts to Linden’s grid, in two engines of 1.5 megawatts each. Minister Indar said: “they procured one engine.
It will be available on Wednesday [with] 1.5MW. They have to confirm the other one for 1.5MW.
Therefore, only one engine is secured so far. The second 1.5 megawatt engine is not confirmed and has no delivery date.
The agreement covers two engines, but only one is confirmed so far. Meanwhile, the second engine has no delivery date.
Bosai has agreed to add 3 megawatts, but only one engine is confirmed. Meanwhile, the second engine has no delivery date yet.
Demand Exceeds Capacity
In fact, LECI said in a statement dated Sunday 16 August 2026 that maximum available generation capacity stands at 14.5 MW. Meanwhile, peak demand has recently surpassed 15 MW.
In other words, peak demand is already above what the town can generate. As a result, something has to be switched off when demand peaks.
Peak demand has surpassed the town’s generation capacity, according to LECI. As a result, the new generator adds capacity but does not solve the shortfall.
LECI reported peak demand above capacity, so the new generator helps but does not solve the shortfall. As a result, some load may still be shed.
Mayor Says Supply Inadequate
Mayor of Linden Dominique Blair told Kaieteur News: “Currently both sides give us 14 megawatts. And the 14 megawatts is not enough for the community presently.
By contrast, LECI’s stated capacity is 14.5 megawatts. These are two separate statements, each with its own attribution.
The mayor’s 14 megawatts figure is separate from LECI’s 14.5 megawatts. Still, both indicate supply is below current demand.
The mayor’s 14 megawatts is separate from LECI’s 14.5 megawatts, but both show supply is tight. Still, the new generator adds capacity without fixing the gap.
Supply Has Grown From 8 Megawatts
In addition, Kaieteur News reported the mayor as saying the original agreements provided 8 megawatts. The current 14 megawatts is “entirely inadequate for the growing municipality,” he said.
Still, the new 1.5 megawatt generator is an addition to the 14.5 megawatts LECI reported on 16 August 2026. No post-installation total has been published.
The original agreements provided only 8 megawatts, so supply has grown significantly. However, the mayor says the current level remains insufficient.
Supply has grown from 8 to 14 megawatts, but demand has risen faster. However, the mayor says the current level is still inadequate.
Linden Depends on Local Generators
Linden is a mining town in Region 10 in Guyana. Because it is not connected to the national grid, it depends on generators sited in the town.
Bosai, the Bosai Bauxite Company, part of BOSAI Minerals Group Guyana, runs a power house in the town. It supplies electricity into Linden’s grid alongside its mining business.
Linden is not on the national grid, so it relies on local generation. Therefore, the power house is critical to the town’s electricity supply.
Linden is not on the national grid, so it relies on local generators. Therefore, the power house is essential to the town’s electricity.
Grid Integration Expected by 2029
Kaieteur News reported that Linden should join the national grid by 2029. That date comes from GPL’s plan for 2026-2030.
As of August 2026, Linden is not yet integrated. The town runs on its own generation until then.
Full integration into the national grid is planned for 2029, according to GPL. Until then, Linden must manage with its own generators.
Full integration is planned for 2029, but Linden runs on its own generation until then. Meanwhile, the town must manage with current capacity.
Portable Generator Is a Fast Fix
In short, a genset is a self-contained engine and alternator that can be trucked to a site and connected quickly. It is a fast fix, not a permanent power station.
National reporting refers only to “Bosai’s Linden power house” and to “crews working on transformer and fuel-line connections. The genset can be trucked in and connected quickly, making it a temporary solution.
However, it is not a permanent power station. The genset is a temporary solution, not a permanent power station.
However, it can be connected quickly to add capacity.
Linden Power Supply Still Tight
In short, the new generator adds capacity, but the Linden power supply remains tight. LECI reported peak demand above capacity, and the mayor called the supply inadequate.
Moreover, the second 1.5 megawatt engine is not confirmed. Until it arrives, the town will continue to rely on the current generation.
The new generator adds 1.5 megawatts, but the shortfall remains. In addition, the second engine is not confirmed, so supply stays tight.
The new generator adds capacity, but the shortfall remains because the second engine is unconfirmed. As a result, supply stays tight until more power arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new generator in Linden?
A 1.5 megawatt portable generating set has arrived at Bosai’s Linden power house. Installation is underway, according to Minister Deodat Indar.
Is Linden connected to the national grid?
No, Linden is not connected to the national electricity grid. Full integration is expected by 2029, according to GPL’s Development and Expansion Plan.
How much capacity does Linden have?
LECI says maximum generation capacity is 14.5 megawatts. Mayor Dominique Blair says both sides give 14 megawatts, which is not enough.
Will there be a second generator?
Bosai has agreed to add two engines of 1.5 megawatts each. However, only one engine is procured; the second is not confirmed.
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Sources: Kaieteur News; Fueled; Demerara Waves; News Room Guyana; Linden Electricity Company Inc; Guyana Power and Light Incorporated.
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