THE government’s energy policy promotes a sustainable, environmentally responsible future for Guyana. By 2030, Guyana’s additional generation capacity is projected to reach 1,216 megawatts, with natural gas accounting for approximately 74 percent, hydropower 13.6 percent, and solar and other renewables 12.4 per cent.

The 165 megawatt Amaila Falls Hydropower Project remains instrumental in boosting renewable energy capacity and providing reliable power to the grid, supporting Guyana’s goal of reducing emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. Additionally, the plan also includes adopting intermittent renewable energy sources and implementing battery energy storage systems by constructing in excess of 133 MWp of Solar PV farms across the regions of Guyana. This will improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and assist Guyana in meeting and sustaining its emissions- reduction targets.

These initiatives form part of Guyana’s broader Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030) and its transition towards a diversified and cleaner energy mix.

They also reflect the government’s belief that energy transformation must go hand in hand with economic inclusion, creating affordable, sustainable power to drive industry, reduce emissions, and uplift communities. Through this balanced approach, the administration continues to prove that environmental responsibility and economic development can advance together.

This balanced and diversified energy mix not only aligns with the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, but also positions Guyana as a regional leader in renewable integration and climate resilience. These installations of solar farms along the Essequibo Coast, Demerara, Linden and hinterland regions, coupled with battery-energy storage systems, will ensure grid stability while reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

At the core of every national transformation are the people who make it happen. The GPL modernisation programme is not only about technology and infrastructure; it is about building human capital and ensuring that Guyanese men and women are at the forefront of the energy revolution.

Through initiatives such as the Energy Apprenticeship Programme (GUYSOL Initiative) and the Women in Solar Energy Training Programme, opportunities are being created for young people and women to gain hands-on experience in renewable-energy systems, installation, and entrepreneurship.

Partnerships with the University of Guyana and other technical institutes are also strengthening the pipeline of engineers and technicians, aligning academic curricula with industry needs. Continuous on-the-job training with international partners ensures that local staff are fully equipped to manage new systems, advancing both efficiency and national self-reliance.

These investments align with the government’s belief that progress is sustainable when it is inclusive, and when development empowers people, creates jobs, and builds a future anchored in knowledge and innovation.

In addition, GPL’s collaboration with global partners is enhancing the technical and managerial capabilities of its workforce.

The integration of structured on-the-job training, leadership development, and modern management systems ensures that employees are not only competent in new technologies, but are also empowered to lead the utility into a new era of operational excellence.

This focus on human capital development ensures that the benefits of modernisation are sustained and that Guyanese professionals remain central to the nation’s energy success.