Solar Head of State, a non-profit that helps world leaders become green by installing solar panels on government buildings, has announced the winners of the Guyana Solar Challenge, a competition that invited young people from across the country to create innovative communication projects and educate their communities about the benefits of renewable energy.
- First prize G$100,000: Renuka Persaud (age 19), University of the West Indies
- Second prize G$60,000: Josiah Mentore (age 19), The Guyana Technical Institute
- Third prize G$40,000: Omari Joseph (age 20), University of the West Indies
The ceremony was held at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, and the awards were presented by the sponsors of the challenge.
Participants were provided with guidelines to design projects that inspire their communities to recognize and learn about the benefits of solar energy. The challenge received a variety of submissions, ranging from essays, poetry, informational videos to songs and art.
The winning projects, awarded with prizes, were able to demonstrate creativity and ability to communicate effectively and with originality the advantages of adopting renewable energy sources for Guyana. The winning projects each received a trophy, certificate of participation and cash prizes.
