Dominican Republic - New Energy Events

EGEPC launches tender for 40 MW solar plant in the DR
January 9, 2025
EGEPC has launched a tender for a 40 MW solar plant to improve the efficiency of its Punta Catalina thermoelectric plant in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating solar energy into the existing coal-fired units, which produce 720 MW for the National Interconnected Electric System. The tender will […]
EGE Haina receives greenlight for 100 MW wind and solar project in the Dominican Republic
December 19, 2024
EGE Haina has received approval for a 100 MW renewable energy project in the Dominican Republic, comprising a wind farm in Valverde province and a solar farm in San Cristóbal province. This initiative supports EGE Haina’s goal to reach 1,000 MW from renewable sources by 2030. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic targets 25% renewable energy by 2025
December 6, 2024
The Dominican Republic is aiming to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, as part of its commitment to energy diversification. Solar energy will spearhead this transition, with penetration expected to grow from 8% to 17% within a year. Source: Net Zero Circle
Ecoener secures concession for 60MWp solar PV project with battery storage in the Dominican Republic
October 24, 2024
Spanish renewable energy developer Ecoener has received approval from the Dominican Republic government to build the 60MWp Payita 2 solar PV project in Nagua, which will include a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system. Source: PV Tech
Egehid launches bidding for 43.26 MWp solar projects in the Dominican Republic
September 26, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s state hydroelectric company Egehid has initiated bidding for two solar projects totaling 43.26 MWp: Sabana Yegua (24.98 MWp) in Azua and Sabaneta (18.28 MWp) in San Juan de la Maguana. The winning bidder will manage the execution, supply, installation, testing, and startup of the projects. Additionally, Egehid has called for further exploration […]
MPC Capital AG launches an additional 43 MW at solar farm in the DR
September 12, 2024
MPC Capital AG launched an additional 43 MW at the Monte Plata solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The second phase represents a total investment of approximately US$45 million. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona Energia develops 63.35 MW solar project in the DR
May 31, 2024
Acciona Energia, in partnership with Grupo Pais, is developing a 63.35 MW solar project in the Dominican Republic. The Pedro Corto plant, expected to be operational by the end of 2025, will generate 189.07 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]