Amaila, four other sites being assessed by IDB for hydropower
Government said that it remains committed to pursue the development of its own hydroelectric facilities. Five out of 67 possible sites are currently being assessed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for development. The assessment is expected to be completed by May 2016. The five sites, according to Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, are Kamaira, Kumu, Tumatumari, Tiger Hill and Amaila. The government will be using $80M from the Norway funds that were set aside for renewable energy development.(Kaieteurnews.com/photo:Kaieteurnews.com)…[+]