Dominica: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that final testing work at the Geothermal Power Plant is underway. It marks a significant step forward in transforming the nation towards renewable energy.
PM Skerrit confirmed this during an interview with local journalists on Monday that the facility could be officially commissioned by the end of March 2026. The geothermal plant represents a major milestone for Dominica as it continues to put efforts to strengthen the energy security and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Once it is fully operational, the plant is expected to lower the electricity costs for residents and businesses. While it will also support the long-term commitment of the country to provide clean and sustainable energy.
The engineers and technical teams are currently conducting the final stages of testing and system checks. This ensured that the facility operates efficiently and safely before its official launch.
Recent images shared from the construction site of geothermal power plant highlight the steady progress of the project. This also inform about the teams that are working to complete the final preparations ahead of its commissioning.
Earlier, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated that the geothermal power plant in Laudat has been operational and is going through the testing phases for the last several weeks.
Dr. Skerrit said, he believes that they will be in a position to commission the plant at the end of March, hopefully. This all is in the place, from all the reports it has been successfully tested.
Now they are looking forward to the people of Dominica to receive benefits from this investment. He added that everything is in place. The plant is operational in all aspects, and they can give more details on further specific things later on.
Meanwhile, the Energy Minister – Dr. Vince Henderson underscored the need for a stable and dependable electricity supply in Dominica. He recently spoke in parliament on the payments and services bill. The minister noted that modern financial systems, include electronic fund transfers that cannot function without reliable power.