Georgetown, (June 05, 2024) – The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) observed World Environment Day (WED) 2024 by reaffirming its commitment to expanding renewable energy development and promoting sustainable practices across the country, in a stance to combat climate change and protect the environment. Fulfilling its mandate to deliver reliable, sustainable energy and promote energy efficiency and conservation practices, the GEA remains resolute in advancing the Government of Guyana’s low-carbon development goals. The country’s transformative framework, the Low Carbon Development Strategy…
The Guyana Energy Agency has filed a Notice of Appeal against the decision of His Worship, Magistrate Sunil Scarce who dismissed the charge of importing petroleum without an importing wholesale license issued by the Guyana Energy Agency contrary to Regulation 4(2)(b) Petroleum and Petroleum Products Regulations 2014. The particulars of the offence were that Dorwain Bess between the period 3rd and 4th November, 2020 at Friendship, East Bank Demerara in the Georgetown Magisterial District imported petroleum products to wit approximately…
– ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. highlights its sustainability efforts alongside Guyana’s push for wider energy access, low-carbon economy (Georgetown) May 28, 2024 – Guyana’s development of renewable energy is crucial to achieving its low carbon development goals. The Government of Guyana has implemented several measures to facilitate investments and support the shift towards renewables. As a result, an increasing number of companies are making the switch from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy to power their daily operations. ActionINVEST Caribbean…
(Region Six, East Berbice-Corentyne) May 13, 2024 – With the aim to promote renewable energy, electromobility development and encourage the adoption of electric vehicles countrywide, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) held its Electric Vehicle (EV) Show and Tell Exhibition on Saturday at the University of Guyana Berbice (Tain) Campus in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The exhibition showcased the latest electric vehicle models and featured solar energy technologies. The event also provided an educational and interactive platform for EV auto dealers,…
NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACT AWARDDesign, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 16.84km of 13.8kV Transmission line & Communication Infrastructure to Connect Kumu and Moco Moco Hydropower Plant to Lethem Power Company’s (LPC) Grid…
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is set to host its signature Electric Vehicle (EV) Show and Tell Exhibition on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the University of Guyana Berbice (Tain) Campus from 10:00AM to 1:00PM and admission to the event is free. This exhibition aims to promote electromobility and encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. By showcasing the latest electric vehicle technologies, it will provide an educational and interactive platform for EV auto dealers, owners, users,…
As the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) continues to carry out its regional solar photovoltaic (PV) system installation, repair and maintenance exercise, the Kopinang primary and nursery schools in the North Pakaraima, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) were recently connected to a new solar PV system. The exercise entailed the installation of a 6kWp (kilowatt ‘peak’) solar PV system and a 28.8KWh (kilowatt per hour) battery storage system at the main building of the primary school. Meanwhile, two adjacent buildings comprising another section…
In pursuit of promoting cleaner transport through the growth of electric mobility and increased awareness on the benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) hosted its first ‘EV Show and Tell’ Exhibition on Saturday, March 23, at the Amazonia Mall in Providence. The exhibition provided a platform for patrons to experience the EVs in the country and engage with autodealers, such as Massy Motors Guyana Ltd. that showcased a new line of MG Motor UK Ltd.…
Massive expansion of energy sector ongoing, solar PV installed capacity increased by 6.661 megawatts with thousands benefitting from renewable energy projects 26,398 solar home systems distributed 21 solar mini-grids installed Six (6) electric vehicle charging stations installed for public use; free charging until March 2024 (Georgetown) February 05, 2024 – The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has recorded notable milestones from energy projects undertaken in 2023 as Guyana pursues important steps to decouple economic growth from using fossil fuels for electricity…
(Georgetown, March 08, 2024) – On this occasion of International Women’s 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 year’s IWD observance, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, aptly embodies gender equality and diversity in its leadership, decision-making and learning spaces practiced at the GEA. Presently,…