Dominican Republic - New Energy Events

Ecoener commissions 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic
September 28, 2023
Spanish renewable energy company, Ecoener, commissioned 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic, increasing its operational capacity to 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana connects two solar projects in the Dominican Republic
August 31, 2023
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana receives approval to connect 50 MW and 30 MW solar projects to the national grid for testing in the Dominican Republic. Source: BN Americas
Sunfarming plans to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic
August 3, 2023
Sunfarming, a renewable energy company, is planning to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to combine solar power generation with agricultural activities, promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications launched a photovoltaic system that will feed the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station
March 2, 2023
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications has launched a photovoltaic system with the assistance of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The installation will supply the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station and help reduce the costs of operations. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grupo Ecoener SAU signed two 15 year PPAs for 96 MW of solar projects in the DR
March 2, 2023
Spanish renewables developer Grupo Ecoener SAU has signed two 15 year PPAs for 96 MW of solar projects in the Dominican Republic. The company signed the agreements with Dominican power distributor and provider Edeeste. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic’s CNE approved the development of two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 23 MW
February 1, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s CNE granted concession for the development of two solar PV farms, one with a capacity of 13.8 MW and the other 9.2 MW. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) grants concession for the development of a 25 MW solar park
January 18, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s CNE has granted the concession for the development of the 25-MW/32.6-MWp Canoa II solar park project. This is the second phase of the Canoa solar park project, the first phase also saw the installation of a 25 MW solar project. Source: Renewables Now
Saona Island in the Dominican Republic becomes the first and only island in the hemisphere to use 100% renewable energy
January 18, 2023
Saona Island is powered entirely by renewable energy due to the recently completed Saona plant, making it the first and only island in the hemisphere to run on 100% renewable energy. The Saona plant, designed and commissioned by the Bayahibe Electricity Company (CEB), has a storage capacity of 5 MWh with potential for expansion based […]
The Dominican Republic’s CNE grants concession to Consorcio Azucarero Central to develop the 7 MW Energia Renovable Ingenio Barahona biomass-fired energy project
January 18, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) granted a concession to Consorcio Azucarero Central to develop a 7 MW biomass-fired energy project. The facility will use sugarcane bagasse as biomass. Source: Bio-Energy News