Rental Generators Arrive in Central Andros; Power Stability Expected Within 48 Hours
- Two rental units sourced from Grand Bahama arrived in Central Andros at 3:30 p.m.
- Units expected to be operational within 24–48 hours at Fresh Creek Power Plant.
- Teams preparing site and completing transformer tie-ins, cabling, and support systems.
- Arrival follows August 31 fire that damaged Fresh Creek Power Station.
- BPL had already procured a brand-new generation unit for Fresh Creek before the fire.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas — Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited (BPL) is pleased to announce the arrival of two rental generator units in Central Andros. Sourced from a vendor in Grand Bahama, the units are expected to be fully operational at the Fresh Creek Power Plant within the next 24 to 48 hours.
“The barge arrived with the two rental units at approximately 3:30 p.m. today,” said Marvin Green, Regional Manager for BPL’s Northern Region, Family Islands Division. “We’re currently preparing the site. We had to wait for insurance adjusters to complete their initial assessments for any damage, and now our teams are cleaning and readying the area to receive the new units.”
Additional equipment also arrived with the generators to assist with positioning transformers and completing the electrical tie-in. “Our team is working to install the necessary cabling and support systems, and we anticipate that this process will take 24 to 48 hours to complete, allowing us to resume normal service to the community,” Green added.
Once the system is fully restored, two commercial customers currently on backup generators will be able to reconnect to BPL’s grid.
The arrival of the rental units follows the fire that occurred on August 31, which caused significant damage to the Fresh Creek Power Station and temporarily interrupted power across Central Andros. Despite the severity of the incident, BPL’s technical teams began restoration that same day, completing full residential restoration by September 1.
On September 2, at 6:10 a.m., inclement weather caused a brief system interruption. BPL technicians responded immediately and restored full supply by 9:15 a.m. Service has remained stable since.
“There’s more good news. Even before the fire, we had already procured a brand-new generation unit earmarked for the Fresh Creek Power Plant. So we’re optimistic about our long-term ability to strengthen generation capacity and provide the residents of Central Andros with reliable, consistent power.”
BPL thanks the residents of Central Andros for their patience and understanding as crews continue working around the clock to stabilize supply. The company remains committed to providing reliable service across the Family Islands.
Media Contact
Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd.Theodore E. Sealy, Director of Communications
TESealy@bplco.com
