THE Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has said that several government and public buildings in Kariako, Region One (Barima-Waini), have been connected to the community’s 41.5 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) mini-grid, which is now operational.
The electrical connection works were done by GEA electricians/technicians, Raphael Alves and Eliel King.
The agency said that the facilities connected to the mini grid include the health centre, both primary school buildings, the ICT hub, Teachers’ Quarters, Doctor’s Quarters, and the village guest house.
This renewable energy supply supports the delivery of public services to more than 400 residents in Kariako who utilise these facilities daily for healthcare, education, internet connectivity, and access to digital learning resources. It also provides solar power for the accommodation and amenities used by teachers, medical personnel and other visitors staying and working in the community.
The solar PV mini-grid is part of the government’s ongoing sustainable energy initiatives, being advanced by the GEA under the Office of the Prime Minister, to expand access to renewable energy in off-grid Hinterland and riverine communities.
The government of Guyana has invested more than $11 billion in the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in hinterland communities, increasing installed renewable energy capacity by 909 per cent between 2020 and 2026.
