Twenty-five auto electricians and mechanical technicians have successfully completed a training programme focused on electric vehicle and hybrid maintenance and repairs.
According to a release from the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), the training was conducted from September 14 to 18, 2026, and September 21 to 24, 2026, at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC).
The cohort received classroom-based and practical training to develop essential skills in maintaining and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles. The course covered areas such as safely opening an EV battery pack, identifying and diagnosing faulty battery cells, and learning the proper procedures for repair and reassembly. Following successful completion, participants will be awarded an internationally recognised certificate from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), covering Level 3 and Level 4.
The GEA said the training programme is part of initiatives implemented 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," the GEA said.
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 noted that the GEA has supported the training of 77 auto electricians and mechanical technicians in the maintenance and repair of EV and hybrid vehicles. With the addition of the 25 new graduates, the number of locally trained technicians rises 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 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
- GEA Head Office, Quamina Street, Georgetown
- Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC)
- Linden Electricity Company Inc.
The number of publicly accessible EV charging stations is expected to increase to 24 by the end of the year.
The GEA also noted that 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 — demonstrating how renewable energy can be integrated with transportation infrastructure while expanding access to public EV charging beyond Georgetown and the East Bank corridor.
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