Up to 300MW of Geothermal Power is available on Nevis
The Project
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimates up to 300MW of untapped geothermal power is available on Nevis. The Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis is committed to cut dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the cost of electricity in half.
See the NREL Report HERE
With an established a goal to eliminate CO2 emissions from power generation, Nevis is committed to leverage its proven geothermal resources and become the greenest island on the planet. Nevis will be the first Caribbean island to utilize Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) binary power generation that utilizes a closed-loop system with carbon zero emissions.
Download the final version (May 2, 2017), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Nevis Geothermal Project HERE
Companies Committed to the Goal
12+
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120+
Temporary Jobs
and up to 20 permanent jobs
$60M+
Of Capital Investement in Nevis
- Hon. Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier of Nevis
“This is an important step to enhancing the leadership of Nevis in the transformational impacts of the new, post-fossil fuel world economy. The Nevis Geothermal Project will create increased economic growth, reduced power costs, increase employment and create new economic opportunities for local businesses.”
