(St. Vincent Times) – In a move to diversify its renewable energy landscape, St. Vincent and the Grenadines government is looking to breathe new life into its dormant geothermal energy ambitions.
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves recently revealed that the government is actively exploring innovative technologies to revive the stalled geothermal project that first captured national attention in 2019.
The initial attempt, which saw 90 massive 40-foot containers and drilling rigs arrive at Port Kingstown, ultimately failed to generate a single kilowatt of electricity, closing operations in August 2020.
The primary challenge, according to government sources, has been geological limitations – specifically, rock formations that proved too dense and impermeable to make traditional geothermal extraction economically viable.
