SEURECA Provides Technical Assistance to IRC
French Engineering Firm Seureca is providing technical assistance to the Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) to assess challenges associated with developing distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Dominica. The Commission hosted the lead consultant on the project, Mr. Vincent Jalbert, who visited Dominica from March 21 to 24, 2022. He explained that the project will guide the electricity regulator on how best access to solar power can be expanded as an affordable source of electricity generation, particularly for residential customers, and reduce reliance on diesel fuel to generate electricity. “The project consists first of the identification of the constraints for developing …
IRC prepares for tariff review of DOMLEC
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) is preparing to review electricity rates for Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC). As the regulator of the electricity sector in Dominica, the Electricity Supply Act No. 10 of 2006 empowers the IRC to review and approve electricity rates. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, March 17th, Executive Director of the IRC, Justinn Kase, explained that costs incurred by DOMLEC will guide the determination of electricity rates. “Expectations of the exercise is that we will do our best to analyze DOMLEC’s expenses, capital investments and operational costs and all these different costs that are required …
Rehabilitation of the Padu Diversion Weir in Roseau
Dominica Electricity Services Limited Invitation to Tender for the Rehabilitation of the Padu Diversion Weir in the Roseau Valley, Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD16M towards the cost of the rehabilitation and restoration of its Generation and Transmission/Distribution Systems, and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract. Payment by CDB will be made only at the request of DOMLEC and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject, in all respects, to the …
Tender: Sugarloaf Power Station Flood Mitigation Wall
DOMLEC now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Construction of The Sugar Loaf Flood Mitigation Wall at One Mile, Portsmouth …
Short Term Vacancies for Immediate Hire
The Independent Regulatory Commission (IRC) of Dominica requires outstanding, dedicated, qualified and competent personnel for short term immediate hire in the following positions: Project Officer Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. MSc in renewable energy with project management experience. Experience: At least ten (10) years of engineering/project management experience in the electricity sector. Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance. Skills: Excellent written and oral English communication skills. He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher); and the ability to think critically and develop …
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