26Jul

27 auto electricians and mechanical technicians benefit from training on Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs

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(seated L to R): Mr. Steve Burr, Senior Trainer and Director, REVAMP Training Limited; Dr. Alfred King, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister; Dr. Ritesh Tularam, Deputy Chief Education Officer – Technical, Ministry of Education; Ms. Shevon Wood, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Guyana Energy Agency; Mr. Collis Best, Administrator, Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Education Training Centre along with participants who successfully completed the fourth EV Maintenance and Repairs Training Programme. Georgetown, July 26, 2025 – The Guyana Energy Agency…

12Jul

IRENA Solar City Simulator supporting the city of Georgetown in assessing its solar PV potential

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– Guyana taps innovative web-based platform designed to help its renewable energy transition Guyana is advancing its renewable energy transition with a cutting-edge digital tool designed to accelerate the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, reduce long-term energy costs, and promote urban sustainable development. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Solar City Simulator is an innovative web-based platform developed to assist households, businesses, and municipal authorities assess the potential and economic benefits of generating electricity using rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV)…

11Jul

New 1.5 MW Kumu Hydropower Station commissioned, set to expand access to renewable energy and support development in Region Nine

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Georgetown, July 11, 2025 – Guyana continues to advance its renewable energy transition with the commissioning of the newly constructed 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Friday. This new facility is part of a broader national effort to expand renewable energy supply by harnessing the country’s abundant natural resources, strengthening infrastructure and enhancing access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. The Kumu Hydropower Station, with an installed capacity of 1.5 MW, is expected…

11Jul

US$9M Kumu Hydropower Station commissioned

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The energy landscape of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) has been further bolstered with the commissioning of the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station – an ‘engineering marvel’ that will bring an end to the electricity generation woes of communities in Lethem and its environs. Located at Kumu Village in Lethem, the 1.5 MW hydropower plant was constructed to the tune of US$9 million by Sri Lankan company Vidullanka PLC. In addition to the power station, some 1.84 kilometres (km) of…

11Jul

PM Phillips commissions 1.5-megawatt Kumu Hydropower Station in Lethem

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips officially commissioned the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station today in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo), marking a major milestone in the Government’s strategy to expand renewable energy and accelerate development in Guyana’s hinterland. The Prime Minister emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s national vision centred on energy security, food security, and climate security — three strategic pillars guiding Guyana’s transformation. On the platform of energy security, Prime Minister Phillips…

27Jun

Grid-tied and Net-Billing Programme supporting Guyana’s renewable energy transition

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— Government continues to invest in initiatives to expand access to reliable, sustainable energy To accelerate the transition to renewable energy and achieve Guyana’s low-carbon development goals, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in several initiatives. These national efforts aim to diversify the energy sector while expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy across the country. A major initiative benefitting citizens is the Grid-tied and Net-Billing Programme. This initiative empowers households and institutions to install and use rooftop…

06Jun

World Environment Day 2025 – Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle and Protecting the Environment

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In observance of World Environment Day (WED) 2025, which is celebrated annually on June 5, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is sharing several practical tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle every day. These small changes can help protect and preserve the planet we call home: Earth. Together, let’s take action to safeguard our planet for future generations. For more information, and to explore more ways to make greener, more sustainable choices, download a copy of the GEA’s publication My…

05Jun

World Environment Day 2025 Greetings from the GEA team

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On this World Environment Day, let us unite to make a difference by taking action to protect and preserve the planet we call home, Earth. Today, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joins the global community in raising awareness on the importance of adopting sustainable initiatives and practices. These efforts pave the way toward achieving environmental, energy and climate goals, including reducing pollution, promoting the transition to clean and renewable energy sources and encouraging more sustainable habits in our everyday lives.…

05Jun

World Environment Day Milestone

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Section of the 1.5-MW Kumu Hydropower Plant in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)  𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟗  This World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, at 13:55h, all diesel sets are turned off at the Lethem Power Company, Region 9.  Consumers are enjoying clean, renewable hydro power from the 1.5 MW Kumu and 0.7MW Moco-Moco Hydropower Plants. Source: Office of the Prime Minister – Guyana/FB…

04Jun

Increased electricity access in Region Nine: Government-led 30,000 Solar Home Energy (SHE) Systems initiative boosting renewable energy access in Hinterland communities

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The 30,000 Solar PV Home Energy Systems (SHE) Project aims to expand renewable energy access in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected to the electricity grid. Region Nine, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, June 04, 2025 – Access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity is critical for advancing socio-economic development in Guyana. Renewable energy technologies provide a practical, long-term solution for expanding electrification opportunities across the country’s ten Administrative regions, particularly in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected…