Dominica recurrent energy

Can renewables meet the demand for new electricity in the Dominican Republic?

If renewables could meet the demand for new electricity, the transport sector’s renewables share would increase accordingly. Biomethane is another potential technology option in the Dominican Republic transport system but no production has taken place yet. Today, more than 15 000 natural gas vehicles refuel at 27 service stations.

How much energy does the Dominican Republic get?

The Dominican Republic currently gets 80% of its energy from fossil fuels which come from coal, natural gas, and fuel oil. Yet, the government is committed to getting a quarter of its electricity from renewables by 2025 and 30% by 2030.

What is the Dominican Republic's Energy Future?

The Dominican Republic has several main objectives for its energy future. It wishes to supply growing demand for energy securely and affordably, ensure actors involved in the power sector make a profit, meet power supply quality standards and shift to a lower-carbon system.

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 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.