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…

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…

06Mar

News: Gov’t launches apprenticeship programme for women in renewable energy

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Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud; CEO of GEA, Dr. Mahender Sharma; CEO of BIT, Richard Maughn; Political Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission, Daniel Bood, surrounded by participants of the Female Apprenticeship Programme and other stakeholders. (Source: Guyana Chronicle News) THE Government of Guyana is advancing its commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by providing opportunities for Guyanese women to upskill in traditionally male-dominated fields. In a landmark initiative, twenty women will embark…

21Feb

GEA participates in Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated in the recently concluded Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025, held from Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. The GEA had an exhibition booth (No. 66) in Main Auditorium 1 at this four-day event, which was held under the theme ‘Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future’. The event provided an excellent platform for the GEA exhibition team, consisting of staff members from the Energy and…

06Aug

Solar mini-grids commissioned at Sebai and Canal Bank, Region One

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Two solar photovoltaic (PV) mini-grid systems, totalling over $45 million, were commissioned by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips in the communities of Sebai and Canal Bank in the Matarkai Sub-district, Region One, last Friday. The system at Sebai, valued at $26.472 million, includes a 19-kilowatt solar array and 38 kilowatts of battery power. Additionally, the Canal Bank grid costs $19.285 million and comprises a 12-kilowatt solar array, and 35 kilowatts of battery power. Prime Minister Phillips stated…