Dominica grid tie operation

What is Dominica Electricity Services Limited (domlec) interconnection policy?

This “Interconnection Policy” describes the process and requirements of Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) for any Customer who desire to connect a Distributed Generating (DG) Facility through the customer interface (meter) to DOMLEC’s Distribution System.

Who can connect a DG to domlec's grid?

Persons desirous of connecting a DG to DOMLEC’s Grid must be customers of DOMLEC and the power source must be located at the customer’s owned or rented premises. They must be current on their bill. The DG must operate in parallel with DOMLEC’s Grid and offset some or all of the Customer’s own energy usage; both real and reactive energy.

Who financed the Dominica geothermal network?

The network is financed by the World Bank, and Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) is the executing agency. The network will be owned by the Government of Dominica and operated by DOMLEC. The network will be designed to international technical, safety and environmental standards.

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.

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.

How much wind power is available in Dominica?

Dominica has a wind power potential of 10 MW at Crompton Point in Saint Andrew and an additional 20 MW elsewhere in the country. After reviewing nine wind studies, DOMLEC came to this conclusion.