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Guyana invests US$4.2 million to expand off-grid solar access in 21 Amerindian villages
May 29, 2025
Guyana has approved a US$4.2 million investment to upgrade solar systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five administrative regions, aiming to expand off-grid renewable energy access. The initiative is expected to benefit around 12,700 residents. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Guyana achieves 98.3% potable water through major infrastructure investments
January 9, 2025
Guyana has successfully increased access to potable water, with 98.3% of its population now able to access clean water. This progress is the result of significant investments in water infrastructure, including the construction of treatment plants, water wells, and treatment upgrades. Source: Magnetic Media TV
Guyana signs US$8.6 million contract for National Control Centre of Gas-to-Energy Project
August 1, 2024
The Guyanese government has signed an US$8.6 million contract with Power China to build the National Control Centre for the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project. The building will be crucial for managing the GtE project and is expected to be completed within 13 months. The project aims to reduce electricity costs by 50% by 2025. Source: Oil […]
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) partners with Sumec for 18 MW solar parks
April 14, 2024
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) has partnered with Chinese company Sumec to construct solar parks in Guyana totaling 18 MW. Funding for the projects is sourced from the government’s Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund, managed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
French Guiana offers to assist Guyana in the development of renewable energy
July 6, 2023
French Guiana has offered to assist Guyana in the development of renewable energy. The offer was made by French Guiana’s Minister of Energy, Marie-Laure Phinéra-Horth, during a meeting with Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat. Source: INewsGuyana
Guyana gears up to develop eight solar plants
May 11, 2023
Guyana prepares to develop eight utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants with a capacity of 33 MW. Source: Newsroom.gy
Guyana receives recognition for its efforts to preserve its forests and natural resources
March 2, 2023
Guyana has been recognized globally by the United Kingdom’s Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Territories, the Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment for its efforts to preserve its forests and natural resources. Guyana has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Stuart Young, Trinidad & Tobago’s Minister of Energy, proposes a Caribbean energy alliance with Guyana and Suriname
February 1, 2023
The Minister of Energy in Trinidad and Tobago, Stuart Young, proposed a Caribbean energy alliance with Guyana and Suriname as a means to ensure the region’s energy security. Source: Reuters
Guyana, alongside the IDB, signed a financing agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to invest in eight photovoltaic projects
October 5, 2022
Guyana, alongside the IDB, signed a financing agreement for around US$83.3 million with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to invest in eight photovoltaic projects totaling 33 MW with 34 MWh energy storage systems. Source: PV Magazine LATAM