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The World Bank invests US$225 million into new project in the Dominican Republic
December 21, 2023
The World Bank has approved a new project in the Dominican Republic aimed at enhancing the electricity sector and reducing high distribution losses. With a $225 million investment, the project will support distribution companies in minimizing significant losses through the rehabilitation of the distribution network, technology upgrades, and the reduction of electricity outages. Source: The […]
IDB Invest offers a US$368 million loan package to AES Dominicana Renewable Energy SA to develop renewable energy projects in the Dominican Republic
November 26, 2023
IDB Invest arranged a US$368m loan facility for AES Dominicana Renewable Energy SA to finance the development of new renewable energy projects in the Dominican Republic, and to refinance existing projects. According to IDB Invest, the transaction is the largest financing for renewable energy projects for a Caribbean economy. Source: Renewables Now
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic reports significant growth in distributed generation
November 9, 2023
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic has reported significant growth in distributed generation through the Net Metering Program. In 2019, the country had 80 MW of distributed generation, which has now increased to over 320 MW in 2023. This distributed generation accounts for 2% of the country’s electricity supply. Source: PV Magazine […]
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