01Nov

Message from the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips in observance of CARICOM Energy Month 2025

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips   (Georgetown) November 1, 2025 – Guyana joins fellow CARICOM Member States in observing CARICOM Energy Month 2025 this November. The Caribbean Community’s energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. This annual observance presents a timely opportunity to reflect on the region’s immense renewable energy potential and the progress over the years, address critical energy challenges, and reaffirm our commitment to the energy transition through the accelerated deployment of renewable energy, promotion…

02Oct

EV charging stations supporting growing electric vehicle uptake on local roads

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Dr. Mahender Sharma, CEO of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) – six (6) publicly accessible EV charging stations are convenient, affordable, and available for use by all EV owners and users, as electric mobility development progresses Georgetown, October 2, 2025 – The Government of Guyana’s investment in advancing clean energy solutions and supporting the shift to electric mobility has spurred rapid growth in the country’s evolving electric mobility industry. Dr. Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency…

09Sep

Reflecting on Guyana’s push toward electric mobility on World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day 2025

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Georgetown, September 09, 2025 – As sustainable, low-carbon transportation opportunities expand locally, Guyana is investing in large-scale initiatives that aim to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and to encourage citizens to take advantage of the capacity-building programmes and the widescale socio-economic benefits offered by the country’s fast-growing electric mobility (e-mobility) landscape. These efforts are integral to a broader national vision, advanced by the Government of Guyana, to deliver clean and renewable energy solutions and modernize the transportation sector.…

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…

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…

11Jul

PM Phillips commissions 1.5-megawatt Kumu Hydropower Station in Lethem

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips officially commissioned the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station today in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo), marking a major milestone in the Government’s strategy to expand renewable energy and accelerate development in Guyana’s hinterland. The Prime Minister emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s national vision centred on energy security, food security, and climate security — three strategic pillars guiding Guyana’s transformation. On the platform of energy security, Prime Minister Phillips…

05Jun

World Environment Day 2025 Greetings from the GEA team

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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.…

04Jun

Increased electricity access in Region Nine: Government-led 30,000 Solar Home Energy (SHE) Systems initiative boosting renewable energy access in Hinterland communities

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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 – 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 country’s ten Administrative regions, particularly in Hinterland and riverine communities that are not connected…