Electric Mountains
These images capture the profound impact of hydro power projects in various Dominican Republic communities. The micro hydro plants, developed in collaboration with ADESJO (Asociación Para El Desarrollo De San José De Ocoa), are transforming life in remote areas like La Bocaina, Los Martinez, and Las Avispas by providing reliable electricity.
From clearing paths through dense jungle to the construction and inspection of hydro power plants, these efforts are reshaping the daily lives of residents. Access to consistent electricity supports education, enhances health services, and improves overall quality of life. The collaboration between local communities and ADESJO exemplifies a successful model for sustainable development, ensuring that energy reaches those who need it most.
Niro Rosario clearing the path, La Bocaina, Dominican Republic.
Niro Rosario from the La Bocaina community clears the path through the jungle leading to the hydro micro-plant that powers the area.
July 3, 2014.
Micro hydro power plant, La Bocaina, Dominican Republic.
The micro hydro power plant, a joint project between ADESJO and the local community, provides electricity to La Bocaina.
July 3, 2014.
Carlos Bonilla measuring the hydro turbine housing, La Bocaina, Dominican Republic.
Carlos Bonilla measures the 25 sq. meter structure housing the US-built hydro turbine, which powers the La Bocaina community using water from Arroyo Monteca.
July 3, 2014.
Water pressure gauge, La Bocaina hydro plant, Dominican Republic.
The water pressure gauge on the hydro turbine at the La Bocaina plant, which supplies the village with electricity 24/7.
July 3, 2014.
Carlos Bonilla taking a break, La Bocaina, Dominican Republic.
Carlos Bonilla of ADESJO takes a short break before departing from the hydro power micro-plant in La Bocaina.
July 3, 2014.
Path to the hydro micro-plant, Los Martinez, Dominican Republic.
The route leading to the hydro micro-plant that powers Los Martinez in San José De Ocoa.
July 4, 2014.
Padlock securing the hydro turbine, Los Martinez, Dominican Republic.
A simple padlock secures access to the hydro turbine that powers Los Martinez in San José De Ocoa.
July 4, 2014.
Jorge inspecting the hydro turbine, Los Martinez, Dominican Republic.
Jorge, head of the men's association in Los Martinez, inspects the US-built 11 KW hydro turbine that powers the village.
July 4, 2014.
11 KW hydro turbine, Los Martinez, Dominican Republic.
The US-built 11 KW hydro turbine providing power to the village of Los Martinez in San José De Ocoa.
July 4, 2014.
Path to the new hydro micro-plant site, Las Avispas, Dominican Republic.
The route leading to the construction site of the new hydro micro-plant that will power the community of Las Avispas in San José De Ocoa.
July 10, 2014.
Manuel Pinales and Carlos Bonilla discuss hydro micro-plant, Las Avispas, Dominican Republic.
Manuel Pinales and Carlos Bonilla, head of Natural Resources at ADESJO, review plans for the construction of a new hydro micro-plant to power the community of Las Avispas.
July 10, 2014.
Manuel Pinales overseeing hydro power plant construction, Las Avispas, Dominican Republic.
Manuel Pinales from the community of Las Avispas supervises the construction of a new hydro power plant, which will use the waters of Arroyo Las Avispas to provide electricity to his village.
July 10, 2014.
Manuel Pinales heading back from hydro power plant project, Las Avispas, Dominican Republic.
Manuel Pinales leads the way back to the truck after visiting the site of the new hydro power plant project in Las Avispas.
July 10, 2014.