Could a water-based power plant benefit Santo Domingo?

A water-based power plant could be one very valuable asset. Estrella del Mar III offers a host of benefits to the people of lively Santo Domingo, with a more reliable energy supply, reduced LCoE (levelized cost of electricity), and less noise—residential housing is close to the power plant.

Does Santo Domingo need a power plant?

The steady flow of electricity can support both tourism and Santo Domingo’s innovative start-up scene. Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa described the Dominican “appetite for noise” in his book The Feast of the Goat. A city that’s already pulsating doesn’t need any extra noise from a power plant.

How will the Seafloat Estrella del Mar III help Santo Domingo?

The SeaFloat Estrella del Mar III will help meet Santo Domingo’s increasing demand for electricity and can support in case of power cuts - all without having to acquire precious land. The power plant has now arrived at its destination in the Caribbean and been placed in its final position on the Ozama River.

Is Santo Domingo under water?

With 1,600km of sandy coastline, national parks and dramatic mountain ranges, the Dominican Republic is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. Santo Domingo, however, is also among the world’s cities that are most at risk of rising sea levels caused by climate change. By 2050, parts of the city could be under water.

Where is the Estrella del Mar III power station located?

One of our most recent projects is the Estrella del Mar III power station, which is being deployed in the tropical Dominican Republic. Our Business Owner Hamed Hossain explains how this project was built across the world, in the midst of a pandemic.

Are floating power stations a good idea?

While floating power stations have been around since the mid-90s, reinventing them with today’s efficient, low environmental impact technologies is a first. SeaFloat does just that. And it’s proving very popular.