Guyana Island Wind and Solar Energy Storage Project

600kw solar plant at Leguan to become operational

The facility is designed to optimise efficiency, allowing Leguan to operate on solar and battery storage for designated hours, reducing

2025 Oct 19

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Guyana commissions 0.6 MW solar farm on island

Guyana has commissioned a 0.6 MW grid-forming solar farm in Leguan, an island in the delta of the Essequibo River on the country''s northern coast. The installation, valued at

2025 Aug 15

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Leguan''s growth will be fuelled by clean, renewable power

The facility is designed to optimise efficiency, allowing Leguan to operate on solar and battery storage for designated hours, reducing reliance on traditional diesel-powered

2026 Feb 04

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Guyana''s Renewable Energy Transition: An Evidence-Based

This report provides a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of these claims, examining the current state of renewable energy projects in Guyana across four key

2026 Feb 12

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450KW Wind Farm Planned for Guyana

As part of its Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, Guyana is set to commission a 450kW wind turbine farm on Leguan

2025 Jul 09

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600kw solar plant at Leguan to become operational in May 2025

The facility is designed to optimise efficiency, allowing Leguan to operate on solar and battery storage for designated hours, reducing reliance on traditional diesel-powered

2026 Jan 10

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Guyana Solar Investment: A Greener Future for 21

Explore Guyana''s GYD 885M solar investment bringing clean, reliable power to 21 villages. Learn how this project boosts the economy

2025 Oct 22

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With contract signed, Linden to get Guyana''s

A US$22.58 million contract was inked on Wednesday for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Linden, and when

2025 May 01

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450KW Wind Farm Planned for Guyana

As part of its Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, Guyana is set to commission a 450kW wind turbine farm on Leguan Island to complement its 0.6MW solar

2025 Aug 21

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New Solar Farm Sets Pace in Guyana''s Transitions to Green-Power

In a decisive move towards sustainable development, the Government of Guyana has launched a state-of-the-art solar farm on Wakenaam Island, Region Three—an initiative

2025 Jul 16

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Guyana''s Renewable Energy Transition: An

This report provides a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of these claims, examining the current state of renewable

2025 Apr 26

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Leguan''s growth will be fuelled by clean,

The facility is designed to optimise efficiency, allowing Leguan to operate on solar and battery storage for designated hours, reducing

2026 Jan 27

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Guyana Solar Investment: A Greener Future for 21 Villages

Explore Guyana''s GYD 885M solar investment bringing clean, reliable power to 21 villages. Learn how this project boosts the economy and fosters a sustainable future.

2025 Jan 28

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Guyana inaugurates largest solar-and-storage plant under low

The plant is part of Guyana''s $83.8 million Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) Program, which targets 33 MWp of solar and 34 MWh of storage across eight sites under the

2025 Nov 04

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Solar – Guyana Energy Agency

The pilot project entails setting up an electric vehicle with accompanying solar panels and energy storage system.

2025 Oct 19

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With contract signed, Linden to get Guyana''s largest solar farm yet

A US$22.58 million contract was inked on Wednesday for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Linden, and when completed, the mega project will be the

2025 Jul 10

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4 FAQs about Guyana Island Wind and Solar Energy Storage Project

How many solar PV farms will Guyana have?

The main electric utility, Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is preparing plans for 3 utility scale solar PV farms totaling 30 MW for the national grid in the long term, as well as 0.75 MW Solar PV Farm at Wakenaam and a 4 MW Solar PV Farm at Onverwagt in the near future.

How is solar energy used in Guyana?

In Guyana, solar energy is used for several purposes, including drying agricultural produce, irrigation, ICT, and to improve electricity access in rural areas. Under the Hinterland Electrification Programme, in excess of 19,000 solar PV systems had been installed in nearly 200 communities by 2018.

Is Guyana a good place to install solar PV?

As a result, most locations across Guyana have excellent solar insolation levels and are ideal for solar PV generation. As at 2018, the total installed capacity for Solar PV in Guyana is 4.63 MW with an estimated annual generation of 7.16 GWh.

How many solar panels will be installed in Guyana in 2019?

In addition, 1.184 MW of solar PV systems will be installed at 80 public buildings in all 10 Administrative Regions of Guyana in 2019. These installations will result in estimated savings of G$114 million and avoiding 1,415 tons of CO 2 emissions per year.