Farfan & Mendes gets Renewable Energy Award for Lethem Solar Project
Executives from Farfan & Mendes and Soventix Caribbean receive their award from a CREF official
The Farfan and Mendes Ltd and Soventix Caribbean team was awarded the Best Energy Storage Project for the Lethem Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project which consisted of a state-of-the-art hybrid system combining a solar photovoltaic plant, a battery energy storage system (BESS) and integrating them to the existing traditional generation systems.
The award was presented by the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) and honoured on stage at the 15th annual CREF in Miami on Thursday.
The Lethem Solar Energy Project is part of the Government of Guyana’s plan to promote renewable energy decarbonise the electricity generation matrix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Funded through the Inter-American Development Bank, the project aims to bring affordable and reliable electricity to the remote town of Lethem, Guyana. The project involved the installation of a 1MW solar plant and 571kWh battery storage, which will provide power to the Lethem grid, and is expected to significantly reduce diesel consumption.
Farfan and Mendes Guyana Ltd and Soventix Caribbean based in the Dominican Republic were jointly responsible for the EPC of the project, which included designing, procuring, and constructing the solar plant. The project was completed on time and on budget, despite the challenges of working in a remote and difficult-to-access location.
The CREF award recognises the outstanding work and dedication of Farfan and Mendes Guyana Ltd and Soventix Caribbean SRL in delivering the Lethem Solar Utility Scale Project. The award is a testament to their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.
Farfan and Mendes Ltd, Manager of the Solar Division, Martin Carto, stated, “We are proud to have been part of this landmark project and to have contributed to the development of renewable energy in Guyana. This award is a recognition of our team’s hard work and dedication to delivering high-quality projects that make a positive impact on people’s lives.”
Country Manager of Soventix Caribbean, Alvaro Vergara, added, “The Lethem Solar Utility Scale Project is a shining example of our commitment to customer satisfaction based on operational excellence, a strong partnership and commitment to delivering state-of-the-art renewable energy project implementation. We are honoured to have been part of this key project and to have received this award from CREF and would like to thank our client the Guyana Energy Agency for their trust, as well as the Lethem Power Company and the Guyanese authorities for their support.”
Farfan and Mendes Guyana Ltd and Soventix Caribbean remain committed to promoting renewable energy and delivering sustainable projects that benefit the people of Guyana.
