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Guyanese invited to transition from electricity to LCDS-backed solar power grid
(Kaieteur News) – With the launch of a new grid-connected solar project, citizens across Guyana can now power their homes using safer, more affordable renewable energy. In a press release on Tuesday, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) announced that it will be supporting the implementation of the project backed by the Low Carbon Development strategy (LCDS).
Under the grid-tied initiative, solar panels installed on rooftops or other structures supply electricity directly to homes during daylight hours. According to the GEA, the transition to renewable energy will modernise and strengthen its electricity grid, making power more reliable and affordable.
As part of this effort, the new LCDS Grid-Connected Solar Household drive has been introduced, aiming to tap into the country’s vast solar potential through grid integration. If additional energy is needed, it is provided by GPL, the national utility company; if there is excess generation, it is sent back to GPL, and households receive credit on their utility bill.
Guyanese invited to transition from electricity to LCDS-backed solar power grid
The programme encourages people to adopt rooftop solar technology, helping them lower their electricity bills and support a resilient, sustainable energy future. A typical 5 kWp (kilowatt-peak) rooftop solar system costs around G$1.2 million and generates approximately 7,884 kWh (kilowatt-hour) per year, reducing annual electricity expenses by an estimated G$342,402 (roughly G$28,533 per month), based on the current GPL residential tariff. The investment pays for itself in about 3.5 years and helps cut carbon emissions by roughly 5.5 tonnes of CO₂ (Carbon dioxide) annually.
According to the GEA, THE initiative also supports Guyana’s broader energy goals: boosting grid reliability, expanding access to clean energy, and advancing a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
The GEA said that the agency is ready to provide support and technical guidance, connecting the consumer with equipment suppliers and installers, assist with the review of quotes, design and technical specifications, work with GPL for efficient processing under the LCDS Solar Express Lane and support the installation of the bi-directional meter, working with the Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI) to ensure conformity and certification with the National Electric Code and support and guide the installation and commissioning process
The LCDS 2030 is Guyana’s overarching plan for sustainable development, focusing on protecting forests and ecosystems while promoting responsible resource development and accelerating the shift to clean and renewable energy sources like solar, hydropower, wind, and natural gas. The aim is to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs, decoupling economic progress from fossil fuel use.
With these new grid-connected solar opportunities, households across Guyana can now power their homes using renewable energy. The Government remains committed to further expanding sustainable energy resources for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgauY884OvR3y6VoipkkSYQ-FJSkC3xnGM5zHeTamwXNwfIA/viewform
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