Guyana installs 4.8 MW of home solar systems
Guyana’s Solar Photovoltaic Home Energy Systems project has added 4.8 MW of installed capacity across ten administrative regions since its inception in July 2023.
Guyana launches net billing scheme for rooftop PV
Guyana has introduced a net billing program for rooftop PV systems up to 100 kW and for larger systems based on a customer’s maximum demand. It aims to expand distributed generation and reduce grid dependency.
Guyana purchases solar systems for 21 villages
Guyana has approved a GYD 885 million ($4.2 million) investment to retrofit solar systems across 21 Amerindian villages, expanding the country’s off-grid solar rollout in four administrative regions.
Guyana opens tender for solar-plus-storage arrays on public buildings
The Guyana Energy Agency is looking for solar installers to transport, deploy and commission solar arrays with accompanying battery storage at selected public buildings located across four regions of the country. The deadline for applications is April 1.
Guyana inaugurates grid-forming 0.65 MW solar plant
Guyana has unveiled a new 0.65 MW grid-forming solar project, paired with a 1,500 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 13.8 kV transmission line.
Guyana seeks consultants for glint and glare study at airport
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is looking for a consulting firm to undertake a glint and glare study for a proposed solar plant at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Proposals must be submitted by Oct. 1.
Guyana opens tender for solar-plus-storage projects
Guyana Power and Light, a publicly owned utility, has kicked off a tender to select an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for three solar plants with battery energy storage. The deadline for applications is Sept. 26.
Guyana opens tender for supply of solar equipment, installations
The Guyana Energy Agency has started accepting bids for the supply of solar equipment and solar installations across 21 public and community buildings. The deadline for applications is June 18.
Building to last in the Global South
PV initiatives should be designed to last, as several well-meaning off-grid solar projects for the developing world have floundered over the years.
Guyana launches tender for 33 MW/34 MWh of solar-plus-storage
The Guyanese authorities are seeking proposals to deploy eight PV plants linked to storage.
