Geothermal Power in the Caribbean
This page keeps a running list of geothermal power plants and projects in the Caribbean, with capacities and status as published by the owners, utilities, regulators and news reports listed under Sources. Last updated: October 2026.
Jump to: Dominica · Guadeloupe · St. Kitts and Nevis
Dominica
| Plant | Capacity | Owner / operator | Commissioned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laudat geothermal plant | 10 MW | Ormat Technologies (for 25 years, then the Government of Dominica) | 2026 | Entered commercial operation in 2026, reported August 2026. Power is sold to DOMLEC. The World Bank supported the project with a US$38.5 million IDA credit. |
Guadeloupe
Bouillante is the only geothermal power plant in France. Ormat Technologies has owned the operating company, Géothermie Bouillante, since 2016. ThinkGeoEnergy gives its capacity as 15.5 MW, about 10% of Guadeloupe’s electricity needs; the regional energy observatory lists 14.7 MW for 2024.
| Plant | Capacity | Owner / operator | Commissioned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouillante 1 | About 4–5 MW | Ormat (Géothermie Bouillante) | 1986 | Pilot plant, first operated by EDF |
| Bouillante 2 | 11 MW | Ormat (Géothermie Bouillante) | 2005 | — |
| Bouillante expansion | Up to about double the current plant | Ormat (Géothermie Bouillante) | Planned | A €25 million package from Banque des Territoires and Bpifrance (April 2026) funds exploratory drilling and upgrades. Ormat signed a PPA for 10 MW of new capacity in 2024. |
St. Kitts and Nevis
| Plant | Capacity | Owner / operator | Commissioned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, Nevis | 30 MW (planned) | Nevis Island Administration | In development | Iceland Drilling was selected to drill five wells (three production, two reinjection) starting in 2026, to supply both St. Kitts and Nevis. |
Sources
- ThinkGeoEnergy – Dominica plant enters commercial operation
- Energy Global – Dominica agreement with Ormat
- World Bank – Support for clean energy generation in Dominica
- ThinkGeoEnergy – Bouillante expansion financing
- Connaissance des Énergies – Bouillante units
- OREC / DEAL Guadeloupe – Bilan de l’énergie 2024
- ThinkGeoEnergy – Nevis selects Iceland Drilling
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Compiled from utility, regulator, developer and government sources, with press reports where noted. Last checked: October 2026. Spotted an error or a newer project? Let me know.