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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
Guyana receives funds from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the IDB to promote climate-resilient renewable energy sources
June 29, 2022
Guyana will promote climate-resilient renewable energy sources as a part of the IDB’s energy matrix diversification. The IDB will provide the island with a non-reimbursable investment financing of up to US$83 million with funds from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
IDB issues EOI to help support GPL’s shift to modernize Guyana’s grid
March 17, 2022
The IDB issued a call for expressions of interest to help support Guyana Power & Light’s shift towards grid modernization. The efforts include assisting with GPL’s smart grid deployment to incorporate intermittent renewable energy systems. Source: BN Americas
Guyana shifts towards a low carbon transportation infrastructure to reduce the demand for imported fossil fuels
February 26, 2022
Guyana shifts towards a low carbon transportation infrastructure to reduce the demand for imported fossil fuels and plans to install fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in three regions beginning in 2022. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname Discuss Integration of Infrastructure
February 2, 2022
Government officials initiate discussion of the integration of infrastructure between the neighboring countries of Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname. The interconnection proposal seeks to share the region’s energy and natural resources and involves the development of new roads, bridges, and energy projects.
CARICOM Commissions a 400 KW Solar PV and Storage System in Guyana
January 14, 2022
CARICOM will produce solar-generated electricity soon after commissioning a 400-kilowatt solar photovoltaic power generation plant and battery power conditioning system on their compound in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. The Japanese government funded the USD 7 million project consisting of 1,500 solar panels, servers, batteries, a carport, and space for educational/recreational activities. In the future, CARICOM expects […]
Guyanese to be trained to function in low-carbon economy
November 26, 2021
As Guyana positions itself for a sustainable future, Guyanese will have to be properly trained how to function in a low-carbon economy. This is outlined in the government’s expanded Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), which points to the importance of education, the need for academic institutions to build resilience, and the need to be able to […]