Ten largest hydro projects under development/planned in South America

Source: Global Data (http://www.alternativeenergyetrack.com)

Name of Dam Rated capacity (MW) Completion Status River/Basin Country
Belo Monte 11,231 2018 Under construction Xingu Brazil
Sao Luiz do Tapajos 6133 2019 Planned Tapajos Brazil
Zamora 4000 – Planned Zamora Ecuador
Guri 3850 2013 Under construction Caroni Venzuela
Jirau 3300 2013 Under construction Madeira Brazil
Pati 3300 – Planned Parana Argentina
Santo Antonio 3150 2015 Under construction Madeira Brazil
Tayucay 3000? 2012 Under construction Caroni Venezuela
Chapeton 3000 – Under construction Parana Argentina
Guajara-Mirim 3000 – Planned Mamore Bolivia