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What does the Guyana Energy Agency do?

The Guyana Energy Agency continues to support national efforts in transforming the country’s sustainable low-carbon pathway and the energy sector, as it contributes to providing cleaner, affordable energy access for all, as well as promoting energy efficiency and conservation practices.

Where is Guyana's second mega-scale solar farm located?

The Government of Guyana commissioned its second mega-scale solar farm, the 1.5 MW utility-scale solar PV plant at Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) in March 2023. At 22 off-grid locations, GEA installed over 163 kWp of solar PV capacity and 800 kWh of battery energy storage.

What is Guyana's Nationally Determined Contribution plan?

Guyana's Nationally Determined Contribution plan sets no specific emissions reduction target, but calls for mitigation measures such as land conservation, reduced impact logging and increased emphasis on renewable energy. GEA ( Guyana Energy Agency) is responsible for developing Guyana's national energy policy and securing its implementation.

How many solar homes are distributed in Guyana?

The GEA supported the implementation of a massive electrification project to supply, deliver, and distribute 30,000 solar home energy systems to hinterland and riverine communities in Guyana. A total of 26,398 units were distributed as of December 2023.

What did the GEA do for Guyana?

These advancements not only addressed rising electricity demand, but also expanded renewable-energy access across local communities. The GEA supported the implementation of a massive electrification project to supply, deliver, and distribute 30,000 solar home energy systems to hinterland and riverine communities in Guyana.

How much electricity does Guyana have?

As of 2020, Guyana has an installed electrical capacity of 337 MW, based on a mix of fossil fuels (85.27%), biomass (12.46%), solar (2.26%) and wind energy (0.01%). However, over a quarter of electricity is lost during transmission and distribution due to faulty infrastructure.