We are proud to be able to announce our first achievement on the roadmap to a completely local produced solar cell in Guyana. Our RND Team with the help of the School of the Nations Chemistry Lab has produced the first Transparent Conducting Layer (TCL/TCO) Glass plates, which will be used in the next step to receive further coating with Titanium Dioxide and lead the electrons which are delocated by sun waves.

Here you can see the good square conductivity on a 5x7 cm plate, square resistance of 4 ohms on point probe, with a 0.5ml of tinoxide applied to its surface.

 

We will announce further progress on this project on this page.

Completed projects:

The GuyanaWiki Project

Partnered with RocketIT, ECO1 has completed its project to compile and augment a complete online encyclopedia on Guyana including detailed information (with pictures and articles) on all common birds and other wildlife as well as plants, local geography as well as all aspects of the Guyanese society. They are distributed free to schools and organisations. In February 2009, ECO1 handed over a copy of the CD to the ICT Manager at NCERD which is attached to the Ministry of Education.

The Organic Weedicide

Tests have been conducted with our vinegar-based organic weedicide. Examples of trials conducted can be seen here.

Ongoing projects:

Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC)

It is hoped that this device can be produced in Guyana at an affordable cost. The finished product will therefore be more affordable and thus put solar energy into the reach of more Guyanese.Trials in replicating the DSSC in Guyana are ongoing and can be challenging since a lot of compromises have to be made in using the right equipment and material. 

Biodegradable takeaway food boxes

There is a great need in Guyana for biodegradable food boxes, as the currently popular styrofoam boxes contribute significantly to Guyana's solid waste problems. Research is ongoing to look into producing an alternative from sugarcane byproducts locally.

The Homemade Solar Water Heater

Progress has also been made for the homemade water heater. The idea is to demonstrate to the public how they can make one at home and install it themselves.

Water Wheel Mini Project - Alternative Energy

Plans are being made to generate energy from installing waterwheels at strategic points. The idea is to supply homes and small businesses with renewable energy, particularly in poor and remote locations. We also wish to pioneer the concept in Guyana.