Developed under a revised Build-Own-Operate-Transfer framework, the 165 MW facility is designed to deliver low-carbon electricity to the national grid while supporting Guyana’s broader energy transition strategy. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest power purchase agreement price, overall project cost, completion timelines and bidders’ ability to secure financing.

The Amaila Falls project has been under discussion for over a decade and is now being positioned as a cornerstone of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030 (LCDS), which targets the expansion of renewable power alongside solar and gas-to-energy initiatives. Under LCDS 2030, the government plans to develop multiple hydropower facilities – including potential sites beyond Amaila – that will harness the country’s extensive river systems to provide stable, clean electricity.

Hydropower has long been viewed by policymakers and investors as a critical missing piece in Guyana’s energy mix. While small plants such as the 0.7 MW Moco Moco and 1.5 MW Kumu facilities in Region Nine began operations recently, larger baseload projects like Amaila could significantly reduce electricity costs for industry and communities alike. They would also help strengthen competitiveness for Guyana’s growing manufacturing and services sectors, particularly as energy prices and reliability concerns remain top priorities for businesses across the Caribbean.

For private capital and strategic investors, hydropower projects in Guyana and the wider Caribbean offer rare long-duration renewable opportunities at a time when global capital is seeking clean energy assets capable of delivering firm, dispatchable power. The combination of renewable hydro, expanding gas-to-energy infrastructure and emerging solar deployment positions the region as a compelling investment landscape – particularly for funds focused on climate-aligned infrastructure with stable, long-term returns.

This shift comes as the first edition of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 prepares to convene from March 30–April 1 in Paramaribo, Suriname. CEW has been designed as the region’s premier platform for government officials, investors, developers and financiers to connect around the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape and large-scale clean energy opportunities.

CEW’s agenda – encompassing investment roadmaps, regulatory insights and structured B2B matchmaking – will allow project sponsors and capital providers to explore opportunities like Amaila Falls within a focused regional forum. For sponsors of renewable generation, transmission upgrades, energy storage and emerging low-carbon technologies, the conference offers direct access to official delegations and project pipelines that can accelerate development.

Beyond Guyana, islands and coastal states across the Caribbean are also advancing renewable energy and grid resilience initiatives aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependence, lowering import costs and strengthening energy security. As regional policymakers and international financiers seek to scale investment, platforms such as CEW will play an important role in connecting capital with high-priority energy infrastructure.

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