Prime Minister Mark Phillips commissioned two solar PV mini-grid systems at Karaburi and Haimacabra in Moruca, Region One on Friday.
“These solar projects are part of our broader plan to bridge the energy divide between the coast and the hinterland. We recognise that energy is essential to development, and today we are fulfilling our promise to bring renewable energy solutions to our first people”, the PM said in a release from his office.
In Karaburi, the newly installed 19kW solar PV system, supported by 85kWh of battery storage, will power eight vital buildings in the village. This project follows the earlier distribution of 137 solar home systems to households in the community.
In Haimacabra, a 21.5kW solar PV system with 94kWh of battery storage is now powering seven key community buildings, including the teacher’s quarters, primary school, nursery, hot meals kitchen, and health centre. This project builds on the earlier distribution of 245 solar home systems to households in the village.
According to Phillips, these solar systems are not just lighting up homes; they are powering essential services in schools and health centres, enabling better education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
He also reiterated the Government’s longstanding commitment to hinterland development, emphasising that, “As long as the PPP/C Government remains in power … we will continue to bring development and improvements to the lives of all our people, all the people in your communities. Your children who are with us today they now have electricity, they have internet, they have better health facilities, better school facilities, because of the PPP/C Government and the promises to the people that we’re implementing since August 2nd, 2020.”
Guyana Energy Agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mahender Sharma was also at the commissioning.
