Through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures, specified in the Procurement Act 2003, The Guyana Energy Agency invites eligible bidders to submit their sealed bids for the following: Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Systems at Seventeen (17) Locations in the Hinterland Interested bidders may obtain the Standard Bid Solicitation Documents (SBSD) from the cashier at the Guyana Energy Agency, 295 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown from Monday to Friday between 09:00 to 15:30 hours for a non-refundable…
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.…
Section of the 1.5-MW Kumu Hydropower Plant in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ 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…
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 โ 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 countryโs ten Administrative regions, particularly in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected…
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joined scores of participants yesterday for the Green Walk and Exhibition 2025, organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in celebration of World Environment Day, observed annually on June 05. The awareness walk started at Camp Street and ended at the National Park. Held under the global theme: Ending Plastic Pollution, the event aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability and reducing pollution. It also encouraged persons to adopt the three…
L-R are Jayapriya Gharbarran, Environmental and Social Officer, Guyana Energy Agency; Richard Maughn, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Industrial Training; Shari Simon, Public Communications Officer, Guyana Energy Agency; and Nateica Garraway, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Board of Industrial Training. The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated in the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Try-A-Skill Exhibition and Fair for Region 4 (Demerara-Mahaica), held on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The event, organized in observance of BITโs 115th anniversary…
The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) has announced the call for entries for the second edition of the OLADE Energy Excellence Award.…
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference (Photo: OPM/ May 20, 2025) Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Tuesday announced the Cabinetโs recent approval of $885 million to provide solar systems with battery storage to 21 Amerindian communities across the country. โToshaos, these 21 solar PV with batteries will benefit 12,703 of the villagesโ populations,โ the Prime Minister revealed during day two of the annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference in Georgetown. Some villages that…
Georgetown, May 20, 2025 โ Prime Minister, Brigadier (Retโd) Mark Phillips on Tuesday, announced that Cabinet has approved an $885 million investment for the retrofitting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 21 Amerindian villages across Regions 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9. The investment is expected to benefit approximately 12,7000 residents and it forms part of the Governmentโs broader strategy to expand access to clean and reliable energy in remote communities. Prime Minister Phillips made this disclosure on the second day…
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2025 was officially launched today under the theme, โRobust Governance for Sustainable Village Development.โ The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is participating in the eventโs exhibition at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), which takes place until Friday, March 23. The Government of Guyana, through the GEA, is steadily expanding sustainable energy projects across the country that are focused on providing affordable, reliable, and stable energy supply for the benefit of all, particularly in Hinterland…