As part of efforts to enhance technical skills development and promote sustainable transportation, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), under the Office of the Prime Minister, recently completed its fifth Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Maintenance and Repairs training programme.
Some 25 auto electricians and mechanical technicians were among the new cohort to successfully complete the training, which was conducted from September 14 to September 18, 2026, and September 21, 2026, to September 24, 2026, at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC).
This initiative supports the Government of Guyana’s broader national goal of expanding opportunities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), while equipping the local workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the growing demands of the electric mobility sector.
It also aligns with the objectives of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 and contributes to the transformation of how energy is produced and used in Guyana, as well as how transportation systems operate across the country. Through these efforts, the initiative reinforces the importance of sustainability as Guyana continues its transition towards a low-carbon future.
Dr Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GEA, in his remarks to the graduates on Friday, emphasised the importance of discipline as an important quality they must cultivate as part of their professional development. He encouraged them to remain diligent and dedicated as they transition from the training environment into the workplace and to continue applying the knowledge and practical skills they acquired throughout the electromobility training to support the country’s evolving sustainable transportation sector.
Meanwhile, Dr Vivian Lam, Director of the Guyana Energy Agency Board, said that the new cohort represents an opportunity to drive the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. He said the graduates possess specialised technical skills in the maintenance and repair of these vehicles and are equipped to contribute as emerging e-mobility professionals.
Further, he noted that increasing Government investments, including institutions such as the Guyana Development Bank, are creating new opportunities that the graduates should consider, particularly in terms of entrepreneurship within the sector. Dr Lam encouraged them to think about how they can establish themselves, put their specialised skills to use, and reinvest their knowledge and expertise.
In his feature address, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr Alfred King, highlighted the continued growth and expansion of electromobility in Guyana. He stated that the GEA has supported the training of 77 auto electricians and mechanical technicians in the maintenance and repair of EV/hybrid vehicles. With the addition of the 25 graduates from the training programme, the number of locally trained technicians will increase to 102, further strengthening Guyana’s capacity to provide specialised maintenance and repair services for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Dr King also underscored the development of electric mobility infrastructure across the country, noting that Guyana presently has nine (9) publicly accessible EV charging stations located in Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10. These are at: Amazonia Mall, Providence; Giftland Mall, East Coast Demerara; S&R Parking Lot, Parika; Eugene F. Correia (Ogle) International Airport, East Coast Demerara; Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri; Little Rock Suites, New Amsterdam; outside the GEA’s Head Office on Quamina Street, Georgetown; the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC); and Linden Electricity Company Inc.
The MTVTC facility is an example of how Guyana’s EV infrastructure is evolving. The facility combines a 60-kilowatt EV charger with a 15-kilowatt grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system integrated into a solar carport. This type of installation demonstrates how renewable energy can be integrated with transportation infrastructure, while expanding access to public EV charging beyond Georgetown and the East Bank corridor.
Moreover, the number of publicly accessible EV charging stations is expected to increase to 24 by the end of the year.
Additionally, Dr King emphasised the growing use of the country’s EV infrastructure as another indicator of the expanding electromobility sector. Between January and July 2026, the number of monthly charging sessions increased from 231 to 744. Over the same period, the amount of energy dispensed each month increased from 4,186.48 kilowatt-hours to 20,999.36 kilowatt-hours. As of the end of July, 6,580 charging sessions had been recorded since inception, with 87,348.39 kilowatt-hours dispensed and 1,540 registered accounts on the Flash Charge EV app.
“These numbers tell us something important: people are using the infrastructure, and demand is increasing. They also tell us that the transition to electric mobility is not simply about purchasing vehicles.” Dr King said. He added, “It requires a complete supporting ecosystem, dependable charging stations, renewable energy integration, electrical and safety standards, digital systems, trained technicians, informed consumers and institutions that can continue developing the necessary skills.”
The current cohort was engaged in classroom-based and practical training to develop essential skills in maintaining and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). The course covered areas such as safely opening an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, identifying and diagnosing faulty battery cells, and learning the proper procedures for repair and reassembly. Following their successful completion of the training, the participants will be awarded an internationally recognised certificate from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), covering Level 3 and Level 4.
This capacity-building initiative reaffirms Guyana’s commitment, under the LCDS 2030, to developing a skilled workforce for advancing the country’s transition to low-carbon transportation solutions.
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