Using renewable energy to transform Guyana
Three electrical systems in Guyana—the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System, the Essequibo System, and the Linden System—are served by GUYSOL''s investment in eight solar farms totalling 33 MWp and 34
Guyana launches 34MWh tender for battery energy
It comes six months after the country received US$83 million in financing from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, as reported by Energy-Storage.news at the
Frontera sets its sights on developing Guyana play
GEORGETOWN, August 14, 2023 – Frontera Energy Corporation is completing analysis of the Wei-1 exploration well in Guyana with hopes to upgrade the play''s exploration licence to its development phase, the Canadian E&P company
Development banks energize Guyana renewables
June 23, 2022: Guyana is to develop eight utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in the South American country with investment financing worth around $83 million, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced on June 17.
Guyana Energy Profile: Experiencing Economic Boom And Growth
Guyana''s petroleum production has grown rapidly, increasing from 15,000 barrels per day (b/d) in December 2019, when crude oil production in the country began, to 630,000 b/d in January
Guyana opens tender for solar-plus-storage projects
Guyana Power and Light has launched a tender for an EPC contractor to build three solar plants in Guyana with a combined 15 MWp capacity and 22 MWh of battery storage. Applications are due by...
Guyana launches 34MWh tender for battery energy
The Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Program (GUYSOL) is now seeking bids for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for the eight solar PV projects and 34MWh of associated
US and Norway banks invest $83m in 34MWh storage
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation are investing up to US$83.3 million in eight solar PV projects in Guyana with 34MWh of co-located energy storage. The
6 FAQs about [Guyana energy storage companies list announced]
How many mega-scale solar farms are there in Guyana?
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 twenty-two (22) off-grid locations, GEA installed over 163 kWp of solar PV capacity and 800 kWh of battery energy storage.
How many solar home energy systems are distributed in Guyana?
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.
Where is the Guyana Energy Agency located?
Guyana Energy Agency 295 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg
What is Guyana's 'guysol' project?
With these finances earned by Guyana’s first LCDS, a significant project on renewable energy is being implemented — the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL), which commenced in June 2022. This programme will help the nation migrate, in about three years, to a grid that uses 19 per cent renewable energy.
Will Guyana decouple economic growth from fossil fuels?
(Georgetown) February 05, 2024 – The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has recorded notable milestones from energy projects undertaken in 2023 as Guyana pursues important steps to decouple economic growth from using fossil fuels for electricity generation and harness its low-carbon resources.
Is Guyana a new oil producer?
GUYANA, a new oil producer, is at the peak of a new era of development with over 11 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, one of the highest per capita levels in the world, with GDP growth rates and fiscal revenues rising enormously over time.