Guyana’s largest hybrid solar-plus-storage facility strengthens national energy security
Onderneeming Solar Farm (Region Two): A 5 MWp solar farm at Onderneeming was commissioned on November 2, 2025. This project is Guyana’s largest hybrid solar-plus-storage power facility and is expected to provide greater grid reliability for thousands of residents in the Essequibo region. Read more
Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d), the Honorable Mark Phillips, is currently in Region Six, Hampshire Village, to commission the 3MWp Solar Farm
Yet another milestone achievement for the GUYSOL project. Hampshire Solar Farm (Region Six): A 3 MWp (megawatt peak) solar farm was commissioned on November 21, 2025, in Hampshire Village, East Berbice-Corentyne. This facility is expected to generate approximately 4,800 MWh of clean energy annually, save around GY$210 million in fossil fuel costs, and reduce nearly […]
Pilots for sustainable land-use
FAO, in partnership with GLSC and NAREI, has launched under the GRIF-funded SLDM project a pilot in Regions 4 and 10 to introduce commercial dragon fruit cultivation among small farmers—pairing hands-on training with starter inputs to enhance sustainable production and improve land management practices. Read more
Digital & technical upgrades
From updated infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to human capital development and sustainable land use practices, the transformation redefines how land is surveyed, administered, and managed—positioning Guyana as a global leader in digital geospatial innovation. Read more
SLDM project supporting development and capacity building in Mabaruma, Region 1
Focused on education & skills pipeline, the project supported curriculum additions and scholarships (e.g., a Diploma in Land Valuation at University of Guyana), plus technical training for surveyors and technicians — building local human capital for land management. Read More
Continued rollout & digital survey modernization.
Guyana is on the verge of completing a digital transformation that will revolutionise land management in this rapidly growing economy. Read More
Upgrading skills to improve land use management and monitoring processes under the SLDM Project.
The SLDM Project is capacitating the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) and other Land Management related agencies with the knowledge, software and technical skills to enhance land management and environmental monitoring in Guyana Read more
GLSC enhancing capacity to conduct surveys
The four-year Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management (SLDM) project is being funded by the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) is an initiative to modernize land policy, surveying and institutional capacity through GLSC and partners. Read more