(Georgetown, March 08, 2024) – On this occasion of International Womenโs Day, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) recognizes the contributions, accomplishments and progress of the phenomenal and hard-working women in its workforce who are helping the Agency to spark change in renewable energy transition, climate change mitigation and low-carbon development. The theme for this yearโs IWD observance, โInvest in Women: Accelerate Progressโ, aptly embodies gender equality and diversity in its leadership, decision-making and learning spaces practiced at the GEA. Presently,…
Clean energy plays a pivotal role in Guyanaโs energy transformation and long-term sustainability goals. It is fundamental to our environmental, social, economic, and human development, and our everyday life depends on access to energy sources across all sectors of our society. The Government of Guyana has adopted robust policies, cost-effective technologies and energy-efficient solutions with the aim of providing Guyanese with equitable and affordable access to clean and renewable energy while reducing the use of imported fossil fuels countrywide. These…
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips recently commissioned two solar mini-photovoltaic (PV) farms at Aishalton and Karaudarnau in Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). He noted that the projects were not only about electrification but about shared prosperity and the overall enhancement of the Hinterland. The Prime Minister, who holds responsibility for the nationโs energy sector, told residents at Aishalton that the Government is dedicated to equitable development for all Guyanese and will continue to design and implement…
Georgetown, December 20, 2023: The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has installed six (6) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for public use. In keeping with the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, the Government of Guyana aims to foster the development of an electric vehicle industry to substitute fossil fuels with electricity. The key to this transition lies in developing a robust infrastructure that can locally support electric vehicle charging. In support of this policy objective, charging stations have been installed at…
ย ย ย ย ย – 22 students and 4 teachers benefit from renewable energy (Georgetown) January 19, 2024 โ In keeping with its mandate to provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions for all Guyanese, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) conducted the installation of a new 3.3kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system on Wednesday at the Low Wood Primary School, located along the Demerara River. The total system cost was G$3.5M. The 2-day installation exercise began on January 15 and ended January 17, 2024. Following…
On May 11, 2023 Her Worship Magistrate Rhondel Weaver found SBF International Inc. guilty of the offence of conducting the business of a wholesaler of petroleum and petroleum products without authority to do so under a wholesale or and importing wholesale licence contrary to Regulation 4 (1) (c) Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2014. The company was fined three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) and was given up to June 30, 2023 to pay the fine or failing which one of…
Georgetown, March 8, 2023: The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) organised a special breakfast treat for its female staff to honour women in energy on International Womenโs Day 2023 at the Cara Lodge. The Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mahender Sharma, thanked staff for their hard work throughout the years. The Guyana Energy Agency continues to support the invaluable contribution of women in the workplace through training, workshops and educational development. At the GEA, from a total of 126 staff members, (58)…
Georgetown, February 21, 2023: The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), in January 2023, installed a 6kWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system along with a 28.8kWh Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Schepmoed Primary School in Region 6. The teacherโs quarter was also connected to the electricity supply from the solar system. The items installed at the Schepmoed Primary School were provided by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) in keeping with the Governmentโs sustainable energy interventions for communities and…
Georgetown, February 21, 2023: The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), in January 2023, installed a 3.375kWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system along with a 19.2kWh Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Lighttown Primary/Nursery School in Region 6. The items installed at the Lighttown Primary School were provided by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) in keeping with the Governmentโs sustainable energy interventions for communities and public buildings. Lighttown Primary School is located approximately 18 km from New Amsterdam on…
Project Name: Small Hydropower Project Country: Cooperative Republic of Guyana Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Financing Agreement Ref.: GUY1015 Executing Agency: Guyana Energy Agency Contract Title: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract for 1.5MW Kumu and 0.7MW Moco Moco Hydropower Plants (Re-Tender) Contract No.: 001/GUY1015/GEA/2022 Procurement Method: Open International Competitive Bidding (ICB โ Open) Procurement Type: Works Bids submitted by: Bid No. Name of Bidders Bid Price (as read out) Evaluated Bid Price 1 Vidullanka PLC…