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Will Dominica's new geothermal plant harm the Roseau Valley?

Yet despite geothermal's green credentials, Dominica's new plant has raised concerns among some local residents, including environmentalist Atherton Martin who fears for the effects on the ecologically valuable Roseau Valley.

Is Dominica's geothermal project a 'bold and visionary step'?

OECS Director General Dr Didacus Jules describes Dominica's geothermal project as a "bold and visionary step". "As a region heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, the transition to green energy is not optional - it is existential," he tells the BBC.

Is Dominica a good place to travel?

With rainforests, waterfalls, volcanoes and hot springs, the Caribbean island of Dominica's dramatic landscape is a haven for adventure-seeking ecotourists. It attracted 83,966 visitors last year, a 13% rise from 2023, and led by new direct flights from the US, and the opening of more hotels.

Dominica nears completion of geothermal plant set to power 23,000

Once operational, it will power approximately 23,000 homes, marking a transformational step toward Dominica''s goal of becoming the world''s first climate-resilient nation.
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This geothermal development is expected to reduce and stabilize the cost of electricity, meet future demand and reduce Dominica''s carbon emissions. The first phase of the geothermal development is
Dominica Transforms Volcano Heat Into A Bold Green Energy

Dominica''s new geothermal power station is under construction near the village of Laudat in the Roseau Valley, a region known for verdant hillsides, thick rainforests, and volcanic
Construction of geothermal plant puts Dominica''s renewable energy

Government previously announced that the 10-megawatt geothermal plant is on track to become operational by the end of the year. It will tap into underground reservoirs heated by
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The 10 MW Geothermal Power Plant at Laudat is the cornerstone of Dominica''s goal to become the world''s first climate-resilient nation. Construction began in 2024, and the plant is expected to enter
DOMINICA SET TO FLIP THE SWITCH: 10MW GEOTHERMAL

Roseau, Dominica — In what could become one of the most transformative energy milestones in Caribbean history, Dominica is officially counting down to the activation of its long
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By tapping into high-temperature volcanic steam, Dominica aims to replace diesel as its primary baseload (the minimum amount of power needed 24/7). The 10 MW Milestone: The first domestic
Island nation launches bold initiative to pull power from volcanic rock

It will be the second geothermal power plant in the Caribbean, joining Guadeloupe, which has a 15-megawatt station that has been in operation for three decades. Dominica aims for its facility
How Dominica''s volcanoes will boost its green energy

To end the country''s long reliance on generators fuelled by imported diesel, a geothermal power station is being built in the south of the country. It will access the boiling hot water...