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Community micro-hydropower plants revolutionise isolated areas of the Dominican Republic

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By Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez According to the 2022 World Small Hydropower Development Report (WSHPDR), the Dominican Republic ranks among Caribbean countries with 98 percent access to electricity in rural areas, leaving a two percent gap without supply. “Only Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti have large hydropower plants,” the report said, “while Grenada and Saint Lucia lack hydrop...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a grassroots success story: community-driven micro-hydropower projects in the Dominican Republic have delivered tangible benefits—energy access, cost savings, and carbon reduction—while avoiding the ecological harm of large dams. The model’s endurance for over 25 years, its replication potential, and its alignment with global sustainability goals are commendable. It exemplifies how localized, participatory approaches can outperform top-down solu...