Solar container outdoor power installation around Santo Domingo

Does the Dominican Republic need a solar PV plant in Santo Domingo Este?

A central aim of the Renewable Energy Promotion Law of 2007 in the Dominican Republic has been to lessen the country’s carbon footprint. Towards this goal is the construction of a 11.44 MWp solar PV plant in Santo Domingo Este.

Why is the Dominican Republic interested in solar energy?

The framework conditions for this are provided by the world's largest energy source, the sun. Global radiation is about double that of Germany. The Dominican Republic's energy supply is largely dependent on crude oil imports at present. The rising import price of this limited energy source is leading to increased interest in solar power.

How can solar power be used in Santo Domingo Este?

Towards this goal is the construction of a 11.44 MWp solar PV plant in Santo Domingo Este. The project involves setting up a 5.3 km transmission line to connect the solar plant to the Maranatha 69 kV substation and a 500m² solar hybrid greenhouse to demonstrate solar power’s role in sustainable agriculture. The project is a collective effort.

Is photovoltaic technology right for the Dominican Republic?

Here, too, photovoltaic technology is the method of choice. As the largest solar park in the Caribbean with a total capacity of 116 MW (phase I - 58 MW, phase II - 58 MW), the Montecristi solar park has laid the foundation for a sustainable turnaround in energy policy in the Dominican Republic.