The Corporación Dominicana de Electricidad (CDE) has contracted the services of the Cayman Power Barge I, a power plant barge capable of adding over 60,000 kilowatts to the Dominican electricity grid within the next six months. Within two months time, the power plant has committed to produce 35,000 kilowatts. CDE administrator Radhames Segura said that the agreement is for 3-1/2 years. The barge will be installed in the southwestern province of Barahona within the next 35-65 days, as per contract. A second phase contemplates the generation of an additional 30,000 kilowatts within six months. Power will be purchased at US$0.07 per kilowatt hour.
