Guyana Power and Light blames blackouts on consumer demand surge as customer base grows

Guyana Power and Light (GPL) attributes persistent daily blackouts to overloaded generation capacity driven by heavy consumer use of AC, fans, and lighting, while noting customer base growth from 201,000 in 2020 to 250,000. The utility's explanation suggests demand growth outpacing supply, but the underlying cause may include aging infrastructure and underinvestment. This matters as chronic outages undermine economic activity and public trust in Guyana's energy sector.