Guyana and Other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Transition to Solar Energy: A Systematic Review (Paper 568)

Resumo

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) form a group of developing countries that experience distinct socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilities. Given the inter-relations of these vulnerabilities and energy (in) security, a transition to renewable energy seems imperative for SIDS’ survival. Focusing on Guyana and other SIDS of the Caribbean, Pacific and, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), this review attempted to systematize the existent literature regarding their transition to solar energy. This review was conducted using the guidelines for Systematic Review in Conservation and Environmental Management. The review confirmed that Guyana and other SIDS are already transitioning to solar energy. However, major challenges include absent or weak institutions to govern implementation, limited technical capacity of human resources, low levels of public awareness, and geographical obstacles. Surmounting these challenges, with support from local, regional and multilateral institutions, vary across countries and geographical regions.

Keywords: Transition. Solar energy. Guyana. Small Island Developing States (SIDS).