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…

20May

Cabinet approves $885M to purchase solar systems for 21 Indigenous villages

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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference (Photo: OPM/ May 20, 2025) Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Tuesday announced the Cabinet’s recent approval of $885 million to provide solar systems with battery storage to 21 Amerindian communities across the country. “Toshaos, these 21 solar PV with batteries will benefit 12,703 of the villages’ populations,” the Prime Minister revealed during day two of the annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference in Georgetown. Some villages that…

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…