⚡Dominica’s Geothermal Power Plant Nears Completion — Caribbean’s Green Revolution Takes Shape By: Robert Buluma Dominica is on the brink of a historic energy milestone. The island nation’s 10-megawatt Laudat Geothermal Power Plant, now over 90% complete, is expected to begin operation by early 2026, marking a new era of sustainable energy independence for the Caribbean. Once fully operational, this facility will be the second geothermal power plant in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the first within CARICOM, delivering clean, renewable energy to more than 23,000 homes across Dominica. 🔧 Construction Progress and Milestones According to Construction Manager Mehmetemin Pay, civil and mechanical works are both 95% complete, with electrical construction at 90%. The next major step will be system testing and commissioning, scheduled for November 24th, as the team prepares the plant for its 2026 startup. Pay emphasized that the commissioning phase is crucial — ensu...
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