Business View Caribbean | May 2019

6 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN MAY 2019 installation, performance piece, viral meme, sculpture) towards raising awareness about renewable energy, specifically its potential to deliver long-term economic benefits, reduce harmful environmental impacts, and increase energy security and independence for Guyana. Winning projects will demonstrate creativity and an ability to educate the public about the specific benefits of solar energy for Guyana. Sandra Britton, Renewable Energy Liaison at Guyana’s Department of Environment said she’s happy that young people are now taking the initiative to share the concept of renewable energy and to promote it as Guyana transitions to a green economy. “We have developed the Green State Development Strategy, which will be rolled out shortly and, within the strategy, it is envisioned that Guyana will try to move towards 100 percent renewable energy by 2040,” Britton said.