Solar installations to strengthen healthcare delivery in Region One

Health facilities across hinterland communities in Region One are set to receive reliable solar power under a new Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) initiative.

The agency has issued a tender to design, supply, install and commission solar photovoltaic systems at health posts in villages, including Kamwatta, Arukamai, Morawhanna, Imbotero and St John’s.

Each facility will receive a 4.95-kilowatt-peak solar system supported by 15.36 kilowatt-hours of battery storage to provide a combined solar generation capacity of 24.75 kilowatt-peaks and 76.8 kilowatt-hours of energy storage.

The installations will provide a more consistent power supply, enabling health workers to maintain essential services and operate critical medical equipment.

The battery storage component will capture solar energy generated during the day for use at night or during grid outages.

Consistent power will also support key medical functions, including lighting for examinations, refrigeration for temperature-sensitive supplies, diagnostic equipment, and communication links with other health services.

For residents, a more reliable power supply enables staff to work more effectively while improving treatment conditions for patients receiving care closer to home.

The Region One project builds on a wider GEA rollout of decentralised renewable energy across Guyana.

Earlier this year, the agency advanced plans to install solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems on 32 public buildings, including health posts, schools, and community centres across Regions One, Two, Eight, and Nine.

Additionally, upgrades were made to 11 solar mini-grids delivering 24-hour electricity to 116 public facilities in Regions One, Two, Six, and Nine.

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