US$8.14M Charity Solar Farm commissioned, delivering clean energy to 3500 households 

Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has now been boosted with the US$8.14 million Charity Solar Farm, a transformative project that will deliver reliable electricity and create jobs along the Essequibo Coast.
The three megawatt-power (MWp) facility, now operational, is set to benefit approximately 3500 households while supporting small businesses, schools, and health centres in the region. It features 4928 solar modules, eight photovoltaic inverters, and a 2.25 MW, two-hour battery energy storage system, which together enhance the stability and reliability of the Essequibo Coast grid. A new 13.8 kilovolt (kV) line connects the farm to the North Feeder, further strengthening energy supply to the community.
Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who commissioned the facility, emphasised the importance of renewable energy for regional development.
“Most of your energy going forward will be coming from the sun, from a natural source,” he said, highlighting that the combined output of the Charity and Onderneeming Solar Farms, totalling 8 MWp with 12 MWh of battery storage, can meet more than half of the region’s peak demand.

The PM also noted that the project has implications beyond energy generation, as it opens the door for new investments, tourism, and infrastructure development, citing ongoing hospital, road, airport, and ferry projects in Region Two.
PM Phillips further encouraged investors to seize the opportunity presented by the increasing flow of people along the Essequibo Coast, highlighting that Region Two is experiencing a surge in activity and is in urgent need of additional hotels, services, and infrastructure to meet growing demand.
“Region Two is running out of hotel rooms. So, if you’re an investor and you’re listening to me, come and build a hotel in Region Two. Because it seems like every weekend, people from all over Guyana and overseas are utilising the frequency of the ferry movement to drive and come and enjoy. We have to run out of service, but we’re still going to be creating omnibus services for everyone, and I want to get the people from the community involved in this project involved in getting the opportunity to make this project happen,” he remarked.

Diversified energy mix
Phillips further reinforced the Government’s commitment to a diversified energy mix, including solar, hydro, and gas-to-energy projects. He underscored that by the end of 2026, the country will generate 300 MW of power from gas, complemented by ongoing hydro and solar developments, creating a resilient and sustainable energy sector.
Meanwhile, GPL Chief Executive Officer Kesh Nandlall celebrated the facility as a major step in Guyana’s shift toward sustainable and low-carbon energy. He highlighted that the 3MWp solar farm, built on a 10.8-acre site with nearly 5000 solar modules, eight inverters, and a 2.25 MW battery storage system, will strengthen the Essequibo Coast grid and provide clean, reliable electricity to thousands of households.
Nandlall noted that the farm is expected to generate about 4600 MWh of renewable energy annually, reducing fossil fuel costs by GY$267 million and cutting nearly 3500 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. He pointed out that the project complements the 5MWp Onderneeming Solar Farm, together contributing 8MWp of solar capacity and 12 MWh of battery storage to the region, covering over 20 per cent of its projected 2026 energy demand.
Beyond energy generation, the CEO emphasised the farm’s inclusive impact, explaining that the project has trained and employed 31 women, including nine from Region Two, and provided hands-on experience to 20 young professionals, including persons with disabilities. These efforts, he said, ensure that local communities directly benefit from the renewable energy initiative.
Nandlall also placed the project within the context of the nation’s broader energy strategy, noting that alongside solar expansion, the Government is advancing a 300 MW Gas-to-Energy project at Wales. He described the Charity Solar Farm as a model of what can be achieved when vision, investment, and partnership converge, delivering both economic and environmental benefits.
The Charity Solar Farm is part of the Government’s Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GuySol), administered by the Inter-American Development Bank. Under the programme, Guyana has invested in solar projects across Regions Two, Five, Six and 10, with a total commitment of US$83.8 million from the Guyana-Norway Partnership for forest services. The initiative has already reduced dependence on fossil fuels, lowered generation costs, and offset nearly 3500 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
The project has empowered 31 women, including nine from Region Two, and 20 apprentices who gained hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering, procurement, finance, and environmental management.
Also attending the commissioning were Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar and Regional Chairman Devin Mohan, among other regional officials.