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What is a small-scale hydropower project in Guyana?

Small-scale is discussed under “Isolated Grids” below. Guyana has a potential for 8.5 Gigawatt (GW) of hydropower on 33 hydropower plants (including storage capacity and run-of-river). It is anticipated that Guyana will build two hydro plants over the next 20 years: Amaila Falls and another which is still to be identified.

Does Guyana have a potential for hydropower?

Guyana has significant potential for hydropower, like its neighbor Suriname which has successfully developed hydro power programs. Renewable energy is viewed as a potential solution by the GoG to reduce the cost of power and provide reliable electricity.

Can hydropower provide Guyana with utility-scale and small-scale capacity?

Hydropower has the potential to provide Guyana with both utility-scale and small-scale capacity. Small-scale is discussed under “Isolated Grids” below. Guyana has a potential for 8.5 Gigawatt (GW) of hydropower on 33 hydropower plants (including storage capacity and run-of-river).

What does the Guyana Energy Agency do?

The Guyana Energy Agency is responsible for overseeing feasibility studies for the integration of renewable energy programs in Guyana and has regulatory oversight over certain aspects of the energy industry, in addition to the Ministry of Public Works.

Will Guyana have a natural gas pipeline?

The planned offshore pipeline is designed to provide larger amounts of gas. In case new discoveries are made, the natural gas could be used for other industrial activities. Hydropower has the potential to provide Guyana with both utility-scale and small-scale capacity.

Is hydropower a good alternative to solar energy in Guyana?

Hydro will also provide, in the long-term, a cheaper solution than any other technology, due to its long lifespan. In Guyana, solar energy, wind and hydropower are good complementary resources. Solar energy is available during daylight hours, peaking at noon, while wind is stronger during evening hours and at nights.