Enera energy Dominica

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.

DGDC – Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd.

Registered in December 2016, the DGDC Ltd. is a special purpose vehicle established by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to lead all activities relating to geothermal exploration in Dominica.

ECI, based in St. Michael, Barbados, is a subsidiary of Emera

"With the government''s accelerated plan to bring geothermal energy to Dominica''s national electricity grid, we support their decision to purchase Emera''s 52 per cent interest in DOMLEC

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

Emera Caribbean Announces Sale of Its Majority Shareholding in Dominica

Emera (Caribbean) Incorporated (ECI) today announced the sale of its majority holdings in Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (GoCD). The transfer of majority ownership is effective immediately.

Emera Caribbean Announces Sale of Its Majority Shareholding in Dominica

Emera Incorporated is a geographically diverse energy and services company. It invests in regulated electricity generation and electricity and gas transmission and distribution, with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources.

ECI, based in St. Michael, Barbados, is a subsidiary of Emera

"With the government''s accelerated plan to bring geothermal energy to Dominica''s national electricity grid, we support their decision to purchase Emera''s 52 per cent interest in DOMLEC at this time," said

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

Emera Caribbean Announces Sale of Its Majority Shareholding in Dominica

Emera Incorporated is a geographically diverse energy and services company. It invests in regulated electricity generation and electricity and gas transmission and distribution,

2019 ENERGY REPORT CARD DOMINICA

This document presents Dominica''s Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2019. The ERC provides an overview of the energy sector performance in Dominica. The ERC also includes energy efficiency, projects, technical assistance, workforce, training and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.

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6 FAQs about [Enera energy Dominica]

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.

Who owns Emera (Caribbean)?

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emera (Caribbean) Incorporated (ECI) today announced the sale of its majority holdings in Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (GoCD). The transfer of majority ownership is effective immediately.

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.

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.

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.

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