PM launches mini solar grids at Aishalton, Karaudarnau

The Prime Minister with residents at the commissioning of one of the farms (Office of the Prime Minister photo)

Prime Minister Mark Phillips commissioned two solar mini-photovoltaic (PV) farms at Aishalton and Karaudarnau in Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine on Friday.

A release from his office said that the 27.5kW solar PV mini-grid installed in Aishalton comprises a 55-panel, 505Wp solar PV array. The system has 4-12kW hybrid inverters which control the 82.94kWh battery storage system and distribute the renewable electricity to the distribution network.

The solar PV mini-grid installed in the community of Karaudarnau boasts a 25.5kW (ground-mounted) PV Array comprising 51 – 505Wp solar PV modules. The system has 4 – 12kW hybrid inverters which control the charging of the 113.53kWh battery energy storage system.