The Dominican Republic's National Energy Commission (CNE) recently approved a definitive concession for an 83.4-MW/101.6-MWp solar project with storage, while Vice President Raquel Pena inaugurated a 58.48-MW/64.70-MWp solar farm earlier this week.
On Monday, the CNE granted approval for the Ardavin Solar plant in Gaspar Hernandez, which will include a 27.5 MW/110 MWh energy storage system, marking a significant step in the nation's renewable energy goals.
A day prior, Vice President Pena unveiled the La Victoria solar farm in Santo Domingo Norte, developed by BAS Corporation and Dominion with an investment of USD 82 million (EUR 76.5m).
The developments come as the Dominican Republic's electricity sector faces unprecedented demand, surpassing 80 GWh daily, with clean sources now contributing around 16% of the total electricity consumed in the country.
Renewable energy capacity in the Dominican Republic has surged from 555.5 MW in 2020 to 1,126.25 MW by the end of 2023. Currently, over 1,300 MW of solar photovoltaic projects are under construction across various regions, according to the CNE.
