Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy
Summary
Dominica is building a geothermal power plant to produce clean electricity using steam from underground. This plant aims to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and will help lower electricity bills. The project involves collaboration between the Dominican government and a US-Israeli company and is expected to be operational by the end of the year.Key Facts
- Dominica's new geothermal power plant uses steam from underground hot water sources.
- The plant is under construction near the village of Laudat and should be ready by the year's end.
- It aims to replace diesel generators, which currently power the island's electricity.
- The project involves both public and private funding from countries like the US, UK, and Japan.
- Ormat Technologies, a company with extensive experience in renewable energy, is building the plant.
- The geothermal plant is expected to reduce electricity bills and create jobs in Dominica.
- The plant plans to send extra electricity to nearby islands through undersea cables.
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