# Suriname utility infrastructure and service developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-utility-infrastructure-and-service-developments > Updated: 2026-10-16T15:36:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Suriname is managing various developments and challenges regarding its utility infrastructure, specifically in electricity and water services. In the Upper Suriname region, solar energy plants in the Botopasi, Dawme, and Kajana clusters have begun providing 24-hour electricity to 36 villages. The Ministry of Natural Resources is currently assessing the technical training needs of 60 employees to manage the shift from small-scale generator maintenance to more complex structural upkeep. In other areas, utility stability remains a concern. In Paramaribo-Noord, officials have called for clarity regarding unpredictable electricity outages and persistent water shortages. Meanwhile, in Sunny Point, a drinking water system has been officially inaugurated, restoring service that had been interrupted since 2019. President Jennifer Simons stated that access to clean water is a “fundamental right for Surinamese citizens” and must be prioritized. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Suriname addresses utility challenges in Paramaribo and Sunny Point Suriname officials are addressing utility issues, with calls for clarity on power and water outages in Paramaribo-Noord and the successful inauguration of a new drinking water system in Sunny Point. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-addresses-utility-challenges-in-paramaribo-and-sunny-point ### 2026-09-23: Suriname solar energy plants provide 24-hour power to 36 villages Suriname's Ministry of Natural Resources is inspecting solar energy clusters in Upper Suriname that provide 24-hour power to 36 villages, focusing on staff training and technical maintenance needs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-solar-energy-plants-provide-24-hour-power-to-36-villages --- Cite as: Suriname utility infrastructure and service developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-utility-infrastructure-and-service-developments