1. Pre-feasibility study was completed in August 2001 for the Turturba Rapids 760MW hydro-power project. Preparations are in progress to commence a full feasibility study.
    
2. Optimisation studies for Amaila Falls (Region 7) 100MW hydro-project are presently in progress, in preparation for PPA negotiations. The feasibility study was completed in 2001.
    
3. PPA negotiations are currently in progress for an 11.4MW wind farm at Hope Beach, East Coast Demerara (Region 4).
    
4. A solar electricity project is in progress at Orinduik (Region 8) to install a 1500W photo-voltaic system to supply a small guest house with electricity for lighting, small appliances and a small water supply system.
    
5. A solar electricity project is in progress Kabakaburi (Region 2) to install a 1500W photo-voltaic system to supply a health center with electricity for lighting and small appliances including a vaccine refrigerator.
    
6. Two (2) 1500W solar electricity projects were commissioned in October, 2005 at Paruima and Kato in Regions 7 and 8 respectively. These projects were implemented under a project titled “Capacity Building and Demonstration Projects for Hinterland Unserved Areas Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources” and were financed from a grant from UNDP.

These projects will be assessed over the short and medium terms for the socio-economic impact on the communities, and to demonstrate to other communities the benefits of utilizing renewable for development. More information about these projects can be obtained at: http://www.electricity.gov.gy/