Local firm aims to help Guyanese earn extra income with solar tech

Green Power Solutions Inc, a renewable energy company owned and operated by the Nand Persaud Group, is aiming to empower Guyanese to generate additional income through investments in solar technology.
This local company, which has been in existence for some eight years, considers itself the premier supplier of environmentally friendly energy solutions in the country.

The company, a subsidiary of the Nand Persaud Group, offers homes and businesses the ability to generate their own electricity—and even earn income from it—using their solar technology.
During a meet-and-greet session on Saturday at the Giftland Mall, CEO Darren Ramdial, explained to Guyana Times the options available to consumers.
“Well, basically consumers are looking for options, and many of our past and present customers appreciate the peace of mind of not having a blackout, and that’s where it all started,” he stated as passersby were glued to the equipment that the business showcased.
He added that this software is a hybrid structured array of equipment from what they would have provided consumers with years ago.
“Typically, years ago, solar panels would’ve needed a battery that you would have had to maintain through battery water; however, what we have here today is literally iron technology, which comes with lithium iron technology that also has a 5-to-10-year warranty, and its maintenance is free. With this long life and warranty, and peace of mind, we think that this is the way to go.”
In addition, the CEO explained that consumers can even earn extra income once Green Solutions’ solar panel products are installed at their properties.
“It’s a simple process. We would’ve done maybe about 50 of these in the past. It’s a net billing arrangement with the utility company, and once you have the required equipment, the equipment you are using must be standard and acceptable. Basically, GPL pays—or the utility company pays—you 90 per cent of what you pay them in that given month or year for the electricity that is the excess you supply.”
Remarkably standing out from the rest of solar-paneled businesses, he relayed that they also have an app for their customers.
“The systems come with a mobile app that tells you everything about your systems: what it is producing, what amount of power is in your battery, what amount of power is in excess that you’re sending to the utility company, and how much you are earning. This info comes with your energy bill at the end of the month, so the control is right in your hands, and you can look at this anywhere in the world.”
Only recently, President Dr Irfaan Ali held a virtual meeting with Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, to discuss the advancement of Guyana’s economy, particularly focusing on innovation and technology sectors. During the meeting, Musk commended President Ali on the impressive rate of progress and development in Guyana.
He expressed interest in exploring potential opportunities for collaboration in the burgeoning technological landscape of the country.
On the heels of this meeting with President Ali, Ramdial expressed that in consideration of it, they have also committed to providing persons who would’ve purchased their product with electrical chargers for their vehicles.
“There are electric cars already in Guyana—perhaps over 300, including Tesla and all the latest models out there. This system that we offer, the goodness is you can charge your electric car free. So imagine how much you could save. Today, those electric cars could give you power that you put into it; use the power from your car to your home.”
Green Power Solutions Inc’s SunPower panels are available for sale at Green Power Solution’s head office at Lot 1 Tain, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice. (G2)