Guyana water storage power plant operation

How many hydropower sites are there in Guyana?

The following is a summary of 67 potential hydropower sites in Guyana. In addition to hydropower, a 1.5 MW solar farm is being developed to displace diesel generators. The hydropower plant will add additional capacity to the grid to meet the town’s growing demand which currently ranges from 2 MW to 3 MW.

Is Kato a potential hydropower site in Guyana?

The Kato site in Guyana is a potential hydropower site with a capacity of 3 MW. Under the Unserved Areas Electrification Programme, the Hinterland Electrification component, Government of Guyana is currently seeking funding to conduct a feasibility study for this site. Below is a map depicting the location of potential hydropower sites in Guyana.

When was the Guyana national service station built?

The Guyana national service station was last re-commissioned in 1969. The development included an embankment dam, a concrete overflow dam, and a 2-unit powerhouse with an installed capacity of 1,500 kW using (2 x 750 kW Francis turbines).

How did GIZ help Gea in rehabilitating Hosororo hydropower plant?

In 2015, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) contributed US$74,067 to the rehabilitation of the Hosororo Hydropower facility in Region 1 through its initiative. The project received US$91,108 in financing from the Government of Guyana and US$74,067 from GIZ/REETA.

What is the Kumu hydropower project?

The Kumu Hydropower Project is a run-of-the-river type plant with an ultra-high head potential of more than 500 m that can accommodate the construction of a small reservoir on the top of the mountain plateau to maintain a constant water level for its operation.

How much money did GEA get for resuscitated hydropower project?

The resuscitated hydropower project received US$91,108 in financing from the Government of Guyana and US$74,067 in financing from GIZ/REETA. The project featured a new design that was conceptualised by GEA’s Engineers and a GIZ consultant (Sven Homscheid).