The Mahdia Power & Light Company Inc (MPL) has received a new 800-kilovolt-ampere (kVA) generator as part of the Government’s ongoing hinterland development programme aimed at strengthening electricity supply in interior communities. The generator arrived in the mining town of Mahdia last Sunday and is expected to improve power generation capacity and reliability for approximately 825 residents and businesses, a release from Hinterland Electrification Co Inc under the Public Utilities Ministry stated.
According to the release, demand for electricity in Mahdia has grown in recent years, and the additional generator will allow MPL to better meet this demand while maintaining service quality. It will also provide reserve capacity, which is expected to reduce the risk of power outages. The improved supply is anticipated to support daily activities and business operations in the community, including those linked to mining and other local enterprises.
Regional officials and residents have welcomed the new generator, noting that reliable electricity is essential for economic development and everyday life in hinterland areas. In July 2025, one week after promising residents of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) that they will soon benefit from reduced electricity rates, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced a 30 per cent reduction in tariffs for some residents. This reduction was effective from July 1, 2025.
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