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The Dominican Republic’s Energy Commision granted a concession to renewables sponsor Energia Renovable BAS SRL for the construction of a solar park
July 13, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Energy Commission (CNE) agreed to grant a definitive concession to renewables sponsor Energia Renovable BAS SRL to construct the 50-MW/73.2-MWp Washington Capital Solar Park 3. The concession is for 25 years, and the firm will invest US$80 million into the project. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic inaugurates 50 MW solar farm
June 2, 2022
The government of the Dominican Republic has inaugurated the 50 MW solar farm, El Soco. The total investment in the plant was approximately US$90 million. Source: Renewables Now
Banco Popular Dominicano approves green bond issue of USD 45 million
March 29, 2022
The Banco Popular Dominicano approved the issuance of a US$45 million green bond to finance new renewable energy, electro-mobility, and eco-efficiency projects. Source: Bloomberg Linea
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signs three PPA’s for 128 MW of solar and biomass projects
March 17, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed three PPA’s for 128 MW for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 93 MW and one biomass-based project of 35 MW. The overall investment for the plants will be $197 million. Source: Renewables Now
STOA Invests in Phase II of Wind Farm Expansion in the Dominican Republic
January 17, 2022
Grupo Energético 23 and STOA S.A. (STOA) partner on a deal for STOA to invest in the expansion of the Poseidón Energía Renovable, S.A. 100MW Los Guzmancito wind farm project in the Dominican Republic. The first phase, commissioned in 2019, consisted of 16 Vestas turbines. The new investment by STOA includes a USD 128 million […]
Spain’s Dominion Energy, Bas unveil 50-MW solar project in Dominican Republic
December 9, 2021
After a year of building in the Dominican Republic, Spanish renewables developers Dominion Energy SL and its affiliate Bas Projects Corporation SL unveiled their 50-MW solar farm, El Soco. Development is still underway, but Bas Projects Corporation CEO Emilio Martinez told local media that the El Soco plant could be connected to the grid in […]
Evergo projects 500 electric charging stations in Dominican Republic by close of 2021
September 1, 2021
With more than 300 charging stations for the latest electric vehicles, Evergo, a subsidiary of the parent company InterEnergy Group, plans to close the year with 500 stations in the national territory. “Ahead of the future of electric mobility in the Dominican Republic, with the deployment of the most extensive network in the region, Evergo […]
Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy Signs Agreements to acquire participation in the Monte Plata Solar power plant in the Dominican Republic
July 5, 2021
Impact asset manager Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy (DISE), announces the signing of agreements for the acquisition of the Monte Plata solar power plant in the Dominican Republic. DISE will participate through its two renewable energy Funds, H-REFF (Honduras Renewable Energy Financing Facility) and CABEF (Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund), that co-invest in Central America and […]
Tourism-Dependent Caribbean sees signs of life on travel uptick
July 2, 2021
Some Caribbean nations are seeing signs of a recovery in tourism after border closures and the Covid-19 pandemic decimated their economies last year. As vaccinations increase and people eye travel, Caribbean nations stand to benefit due to their proximity to the U.S., Senior Director for Fitch Ratings Charles Seville said. Many Caribbean islands have few […]