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International mission visits Dominican Republic’s first solar plant
September 20, 2018
Monte Plata Solar has been operating for 2 years as part of the national energy system, and with a nominal capacity of 30 MW, it supplies energy to 25,000 homes. The plant is also built to withstand the force of a Category 4 hurricane. The projec received its initial funding of $55 million from the […]
Dominican Republic to commission 240 MW of wind and solar in coming months
August 16, 2018
The Dominican Republic Electrical Industry Association (ADIE) has announced this week that 240.3 MW will be connected to its national grid in the coming months. This boom of new renewable projects will see five large scale renewable projects commissioned, which include 183 MW of wind and 58 MW of solar capacity. The total investment of […]
Dominican Republic understands potential of renewable energy
August 1, 2018
Ángel Cano, executive director of the National Commission of Energy, has stated that the institution has remained committed in developing a cleaner, more reliable and more efficient industry by investing in renewable projects, in line with the political agenda of the federal government. In a seminar, which discussed technology and energy regulation, Angel Cano, was […]
Germany to loan US $62m for solar project in Dominican Republic
July 30, 2018
The German development finance institution DEG, has arranged for a USD $62m long term loan for 116 MW solar plant, Montecristi, in the Dominican Republic – the biggest solar farm in the Caribbean. Montecristi, whose first phase of 58 MW has recently been finalized, is due to be completed in the summer of 2019, and […]
58 MW solar plant in Dominican Republic completed
July 24, 2018
F&S Solar concept, a German firm, has completed a 58 MW solar park in the Dominican Republic. The project, Montecristi, has 215,000 modules and it will generate 103,000 MWh which is enough to provide electricity to more than 50,000 homes. The solar project is located in the region of Guayabin and has an extension of […]
Dominican Republic to tender concessions for large-scale renewables projects
July 12, 2018
Officials from the Ministry of Energy, the National Commission of Electricity (CNE) and the Corporation of the Corporation of State Electric Companies (CDEEE) in Dominican Republic, have announced a new tender process which will grant licenses for the development of large-scale wind and solar projects. The tender will apply to all those projects which are […]
China and Dominican Republic explore investment opportunities
July 5, 2018
China and the Dominican Republic have strengthened their diplomatic relationship and identified opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. Specifically, China is interested in the infrastructure, transportation, electrical distribution and the renewable industries of the island. An official delegation from the Dominican Republic met with the Vice President of the International Development department, Deng Boqing, […]
Vestas will supply 48 MW wind farm in Dominican Republic
July 3, 2018
The Danish wind turbine company, Vestas, will build a 48 MW wind park in the Dominican Republic. The company expects to ship the wind turbines within Q1 2019 as the commissioning is scheduled for the Q3 2019. This will be the company’s fifth project in the country with 180 MW of installed and under construction […]
Dominican Republic now generating 22% of energy from renewables
June 27, 2018
The Dominican Republic is reaching its targets for renewable energy production, as set out under the Paris Agreement. In addition to reducing fossil fuel consumption, these targets will aid in lowering energy costs and mitigate GHG emissions. Today, the country generates 3,703 MW of total electric capacity, in which 22% is produced by renewable resources. […]