22Aug

PM Phillips commissions 0.60 MW grid-forming solar photovoltaic farm in Leguan

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips commissioned the 0.60-megawatt grid-forming solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), earlier Friday, which marks another major step in Guyana’s renewable energy drive. During the feature address at the commissioning ceremony, the Prime Minister underscored that the event was a testament to the Government’s commitment to sustainable energy and people-centred development. “There is one thing we can all agree on today: Leguan, like every community across our country, is proof…

20Aug

GEA participates in International Building Expo 2025

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated as an exhibitor at the recently concluded International Building Expo 2025. The expo was held from Thursday, August 14 and runs until Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, EBD and saw scores of attendees over the four-day period. The event is being held under the theme: ‘The Road to Success, Guyana 2030 and Beyond’. At the Agency’s booth, in Main Auditorium 1, attendees had the incredible opportunity to interact with…

19Aug

Training on EV Maintenance and Solar PV Systems – SDG Fund Just Energy Transition Project

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In February 2025, the Just Energy Transition (JET) Seed Funding Initiative was launched in Guyana by the United Nations, with funding from the Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund. The initiative is being implemented with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT), focused on enhancing sustainable development by promoting the transition to alternative clean…

12Aug

Guyana unveils new Electronic Single Window (ESW)

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Trade just got faster, easier, and smarter! Starting October 01, 2025, visit the Guyana Trade Network to use the new Electronic Single Window, your go-to platform for seamlessly submitting the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s (MINTIC) applications for Import and Export Licences for petroleum products to the GEA for endorsement. Access the ESW via: https://esw.gra.gov.gy/TFBSEW2/cusLogin/login.cl #GuyanaTradeNetwork #ElectronicSingleWindow #Guyana #Development #Transformation…

11Aug

Safety Tips for Using LPG Cylinders

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Cooking gas, or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is a widely utilised and efficient energy source for cooking, heating, electricity generation, transportation, and various other purposes in many households. Despite its numerous advantages, cooking gas is highly flammable and poses severe risks if not handled with proper safety measures and caution. Before You Take The Cylinder Home When Taking The Cylinder Home When You and The Cylinder Arrive Home When You Use the Cylinder Maintenance and Inspection What To Do If…

01Aug

GEA participates in OPM’s Emancipation Day 2025 Activities

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SCENES 📸🇬🇾 | In commemoration of Emancipation Day, the GEA yesterday joined the Office of the Prime Minister and its associated agencies for a cultural activity celebrating the occasion. This year’s observance is being held under the theme: A Legacy of Resilience and Achievement: Celebrating Our Heritage and Our Future. As part of the Fashion Display, where several participants showcased traditional African attire, GEA team members donned regal, intricately designed wear that highlighted the rich, interwoven history of fabric, design,…

01Aug

Emancipation Day Greetings from the GEA team

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As we honour our past and reflect on the rich history that unites us, may we be inspired to uphold the legacy of those who fought for freedom, carry forward their courage and progress, and remember to celebrate all that makes us proudly Guyanese. Happy Emancipation Day from the team at the @guyanaenergyagency (GEA).…

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…