Latin America and the Caribbean

Guyana


Energy Transition

Just Energy Transition Seed Funding Guyana - Cleaner Urban Transportation

Total funding allocated
US $ 250000
Co-funding by UN agencies
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Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Just Energy Transition Seed Funding – GUYANA' aims to support a just energy transition in Guyana’s transportation sector by increasing the availability of electric vehicle charging points and providing technical and vocational training for the energy transition.

The programme supports a just energy transition in Guyana's transportation sector by increasing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and providing technical training. It installs four solar-powered EV charging stations, reducing CO2 emissions by 54.5 tons annually, and trains 20 master trainers in solar PV and EV maintenance, focusing on youth and women. The initiative enhances energy access, promotes renewable energy, and contributes to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ultimately improving air quality and fostering economic growth through green technology.

Expected key results

  • Total number of public, PV-powered, grid-connected EV charging stations in Georgetown, Guyana, increases by 66 percent (from 6 -10 charging points), meeting demand from an anticipated 500 EVs in the country by 2026.
  • Additional renewable energy generated (and returnable to the grid) is equivalent to 82.4 MWh annually, avoiding 54.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year (equivalent to 45 kW peak).
  • Up to 20 “master trainers” are certified to train technicians with a primary focus on (i) EV maintenance and repairs and (ii) installation of PV-powered EV charging stations.

Quick facts

Allocated by Joint SDG Fund:
$250,000 USD
Total Funding:
$250,000 USD
UN Agencies:

UNDP, IOM

Duration:
December 2024 - December 2025