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.

Does Dominica rely on diesel?

Currently, Dominica relies heavily on diesel for about 70 per cent of its electricity. However, DOMLEC is actively engaged in renewable energy projects to reduce carbon emissions and decrease dependence on foreign oil. DOMLEC's most significant renewable energy endeavour is the construction of a geothermal power plant in the Roseau Valley.

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.

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 support the Roseau Valley geothermal project?

Dominica's Finance Minister, Dr. Irving McIntyre, has reaffirmed the government's support for the geothermal project in Roseau Valley. The 2023/2024 fiscal year will see a continued commitment to this project, with a specific focus on the construction of the geothermal power plant and a high-capacity transmission network.

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.