Dear Editor,

WITH the amount of blackouts this country is facing each day, I would suggest that the Hon. Minister of Public Infrastructure should move towards wind power, wherein we can have a more stable and efficient power supply.The first thing he should know is that wind is modern energy. If we are talking about going green, then our environment depends on our ability to turn to sustainable and competitive energy sources — energy that does not pollute, create waste, or produce greenhouse gases.

Guyana is primed in a big way for wind power: economically, politically and geographically. If you look around all over the country, especially in the coastland and the interior, you would see that wind energy can be a significant driver for clean energy, and would also create new jobs for the economy. With continued increases in generating capacity, the result would surely be a win-win situation all around.

If Guyana can go this route, it could double the energy needs by 2030 — a challenge that is further heightened by concerns about reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing the unprecedented costs for fossil fuels.

As a renewable and clean source of energy, wind power can emerge as a significant part of the overall solution to blackouts in this country. First of all, Guyana’s unique infrastructure along the Atlantic coastline allows its capacity to be added quickly, contributing to energy security — which is becoming increasingly important in today’s world and to Guyana on the whole.
At the same time, the development in wind technology would reduce the rising fuel prices.

Guyana has vast tracts of open space and excellent wind resources, and is well positioned to take advantage of the abundance of wind power. We need to think outside of the box; every megawatt of installed wind power creates employment in manufacturing, construction and operations, as well as provides jobs and generates broad economic growth.

Despite the challenges that lie ahead, there are grounds for optimism which point to an energy–security future for Guyana.
Regards,
MOHAMED KHAN