Cul De Sac Power Station Explained

Cul De Sac Power Station
Country:	Saint Lucia
Location:	Castries
Status:	O
Commissioned:	1990
Owner:	St. Lucia Electricity Services
Operator:	St. Lucia Electricity Services

The Cul De Sac Power Station is a power station in Castries, Saint Lucia. It is the only power station in the country.

History

The power station was commissioned in 1990.^[1] It replaces the previous two power stations in Union and Vieux Fort.^[2]

Technical specification

The power station has an installed generation of 87.4 MW with an installed capacity of 86.2 MW. The outgoing of the power station goes to seven electrical substations. The type of fuel used is diesel.^[2]

See also

• Economy of Saint Lucia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Owens. Chris. 22 January 2020. Power Station Failure Causes All-Island Blackout On St Lucia. The Blackout Report. 17 May 2023.
2. Web site: Power Plants. Lucelec. 17 May 2023.