Nine public institutions are slated to soon have in place grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems that will produce an estimated 124,321 kilowatt-hour [kWh] of energy annually.
Photovoltaic (PV) technology harnesses the sun’s energy by converting it into electricity. With the abundance of sunlight in Guyana, and the region at large, solar PV Systems are a very attractive alternative to fossil fuel generated electricity. PV panels provide clean – green energy, which is also environmentally friendly, owing to the fact that during electricity generation (with PV panels) there is no harmful greenhouse gas emission.
Inspector from the Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI) inspecting the electrical installation at one of the sites.
Works in this regard are being facilitated by the Guyana Energy Agency [GEA] and according to reports it will contribute to an annual savings of over G$7 million.
The institutions set to benefit are the Ministry of Indigenous People Affairs Scholarship Hostel and eight secondary schools, Leguan, Hope, Leonora, Richard Ishmael, West Demerara, Diamond, Stewartville and Bladen Hall.
The project was brought to fruition through the collaboration of GEA, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs.
The installations, which are expected to be completed by the end of this month, were initiated as a direct response to President David Granger’s vision to have the Government of Guyana lead the way in transitioning towards greater renewable energy use by having every government building including schools convert to alternative sources of energy over the next five years.
Mr. Leon DeSouza, the lead Engineer on the project indicated that “…the institutions were chosen from among those that GEA would have conducted Energy Assessments at and based on the size of the systems they would require.” He went on to explain that “GEA was responsible for procuring and installing oversight of the PV systems.
The components of the installed systems are PV modules, inverters and protection devices. The PV modules and grid connected inverters, which are the main components, have a lifespan of 25 years and 10 years respectively.
As part of the realisation of the vision to provide reliable energy in an environmentally, socially and sustainable framework, GEA intends to conduct similar exercises at other Public Institutions in Guyana. The Agency will also continue to provide technical support, monitoring and training in the use and operation of the systems.
Nine public institutions are slated to soon have in place grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems that will produce an estimated 124,321 kilowatt-hour [kWh] of energy annually.
Photovoltaic (PV) technology harnesses the sun’s energy by converting it into electricity. With the abundance of sunlight in Guyana, and the region at large, solar PV Systems are a very attractive alternative to fossil fuel generated electricity. PV panels provide clean – green energy, which is also environmentally friendly, owing to the fact that during electricity generation (with PV panels) there is no harmful greenhouse gas emission.
Works in this regard were facilitated by the Guyana Energy Agency [GEA] and according to reports out of GEA it will contribute to an annual savings of over G$7 million.
The institutions set to benefit are the Ministry of Indigenous People Affairs Scholarship Hostel and eight secondary schools, Leguan, Hope, Leonora, Richard Ishmael, West Demerara, Diamond, Stewartville and Bladen Hall.
The project was brought to fruition through the collaboration of GEA, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs.
Technicians Installing PV Panels at Diamond Secondary.
The installations, which are expected to be completed by the end of this month, were initiated as a direct response to President David Granger’s vision to have the Government of Guyana lead the way in transitioning towards greater renewable energy use by having every government building including schools convert to alternative sources of energy over the next five years.
Mr. Leon DeSouza, the lead Engineer on the project indicated that “…the institutions were chosen from among those that GEA would have conducted Energy Assessments at and based on the size of the systems they would require.” He went on to explain that “GEA was responsible for procuring and installing oversight of the PV systems.
The components of the installed systems are PV modules, inverters and protection devices. The PV modules and grid connected inverters, which are the main components, have a lifespan of 25 years and 10 years respectively.
As part of the realisation of the vision to provide reliable energy in an environmentally, socially and sustainable framework, GEA intends to conduct similar exercises at other Public Institutions in Guyana. The Agency will also continue to provide technical support, monitoring and training in the use and operation of the systems.