El Niño conditions, growing customer base push GPL’s power grid to record demand
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August 15, 2026
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…major consumers switch to self-generation during peak hours
…as Govt rolls out plan to conserve power, stabilise system
The current El Niño conditions, coupled with a growing customer base, have driven up electricity demand across Guyana, forcing the Government to implement a series of measures to not only enhance the power supply, but also conserve electricity and stabilise the aged national grid system.
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