Republic of Guyana

Issues in the power field

Guyana is situated in the north-eastern region of the South American continent. In addition to the over 30% of power loss that occurs in domestic power transmission and distribution lines, most of the country’s power generation relies on imported fossil fuels. Subsequently, Guyana is dealing with issues such as setting up and maintaining power transmission and distribution facilities to ensure a steady power supply, and moving ahead with the introduction of renewable energies.

Consulting outline

Since 2017 employees have been dispatched on site from Kansai Transmission and Distribution to assist in reviewing designs for setting up and maintaining power transmission and distribution facilities and introducing renewable energies (solar power), preparing the bidding plans and documents and reviewing the bidding process, and supervising construction on site, etc.
In addition to the above, another consulting service we offer is developing a training program for electrical engineers in Guyana to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to effectively maintain the installed equipment and facilities.
Through this project, we are helping Guyana to achieve a steady supply of electric power and pave the way for the introduction of renewable energies, which will contribute to the country’s future development.

Objective	To lessen the loss of electric power in the power transmission and distribution network, and assist with the introduction of renewable energies and energy-saving systems.
Items for implementation	Phase 1 Introduction of solar power generation and battery systems to CARICOM *1, installation of BEMS *2, and technical support Formulation of plans for setting up and maintaining a power distribution network, and supply of power distribution materials and equipment Design and construction of phase equipment (one 69 kV class substation) Consultations on PV panel installation methods, educating trainers, etc. Checking of equipment installation locations and construction methods Phase 2 Drawing up of detailed designs by reviewing the optimal specifications for installed materials and equipment Preparation of the bidding plans and documents, and assistance in the bidding process Supervision of construction for the on-site installation of materials and equipment Technical guidance for the effective operation of equipment Guyana Energy Agency (delivery of power distribution materials and equipment) After technical consultations with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Period	Phase 1: June 2017 to June 2018 Phase 2: August 2018 to May 2022

• *1 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is an organization of Caribbean nations that share several objectives, including promoting economic integration in the Caribbean region and coordinating foreign policy. The CARICOM headquarter is located in Guyana’s capital city, Georgetown.
• *2 BEMS is an abbreviation for “Building Energy Management System.” It refers to systems designed to reduce energy consumption through the operation and management of devices and equipment in buildings.