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ETI Energy Snapshot

This document was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory with support provided by the Caribbean Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The information included in this document is for general information purposes only.

Geothermal Energy in Dominica – DOM767

The geothermal energy project in Dominica is estimated at US$40 million for its first phase, focusing on establishing a 7 MW geothermal power plant in the Roseau Valley. Additional funding, including grants and loans, has been secured from the World Bank (approximately US$17.2 million) and the Clean Technology Fund, supporting further

2022 Energy Report Card – The Commonwealth of Dominica

The 2022 Energy Report Card for The Commonwealth of Dominica provides an overview of energy sector performance and includes energy efficiency, projects, technical assistance, workforce, training and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.

Energy Snapshot Dominica

Clean Energy Policy Environment Dominica drafted a National Energy Plan in 2011 and revised it in 2014 to state its objective of using sustainable and indigenous resources to make electricity generation on the island self-sufficient by 2020. It does not set binding targets, but describes a scenario in which Dominica becomes a net

Renewable Energy – Invest Dominica Authority

As the island most advanced in geothermal explorations, Dominica is already a leader in renewable energy in the Caribbean. The government is seeking to further grow its renewable energy sector by attracting private participation to

Renewable Energy – Invest Dominica Authority

Could the answer to 100% renewable energy in Dominica be

The Government of Dominica is confident that geothermal energy from the plant could be powering the island within the next two years, a small time to wait given the decades-long struggle to get...

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6 FAQs about [Dominica cumulus energy]

Does Dominica have a national energy plan?

Dominica drafted a national energy plan in 2011 and revised it in 2014. The objective of the plan is to make electricity generation on the island self-sufficient by 2020 using sustainable and indigenous resources.

Can Dominica develop geothermal power?

Dominica is expected to develop more than 100 MW of geothermal power and has secured funding for early-stage investment through the World Bank’s Geothermal Development Plan. The island may be able to secure additional international and private sector funding for these projects.

Does Dominica generate solar power?

Dominica has a high solar potential with a solar resource of 5.6 kWh per square meter per day. The government has installed LED streetlights (in 2013 and 2014). Dominica also has approximately 30 MW of wind power potential, some of which is under development.

Does Dominica heavily rely on fossil fuels?

Despite having three hydroelectric plants on the Roseau River that produce 27.4% of Dominica’s electricity supply in the present day, Dominica is not heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels as other islands in the region. In the 1960s, hydropower supplied 90% of Dominica’s electricity.

Does Dominica have hydropower?

In the past, hydropower supplied 90% of Dominica’s electricity. However, as population and electricity demand grew, diesel generator use increased and hydropower share diminished. Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) is the sole electric utility with an installed electrical generating capacity of 23.8 megawatts (MW) and a peak demand of 17.2 MW.

What is the cost of electricity in Dominica?

The electricity rates in Dominica, as of 2015, were $0.39 per kilowatt-hour (kWh)\. This is higher than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

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