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

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…

09May

Safety precautions for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking gas cylinders

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Georgetown, May 09, 2025 – Cooking gas is a modern, clean, and efficient energy source that is commonly used in households. A lack of awareness regarding its safe use can be hazardous and lead to leaks, explosions, fires, poisoning, and in extreme cases, fatalities. The following guidelines outline safety practices for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking gas or LPG cylinders in households. These practices help to minimise the risks associated with the mishandling or misuse of…

19Jul

Act Now! Save Energy: GEA hosts energy efficiency, electric mobility awareness session with Berbice Chamber of Commerce

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) hosted an awareness session on ‘Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Workplace’ with members of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA), on Wednesday, in New Amsterdam, Region Six. The session focused on the importance of businesses harnessing renewable energy and adopting energy-efficient and conservation practices to reduce their carbon footprints and save money on daily operations. The topics covered during the session included the fundamentals of energy efficiency in a workplace,…