Dominican Republic's CNE starts commercial operation of 50 MW El Soco solar PV project in San Pedro de Macoris
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic has started the commercial operation of its 50 MW/ 80 MWp solar photovoltaic project located in the province of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.
The El Soco solar farm is expected to generate up to 130 million kWh of clean power annually, which will help save more than 60,000 tons of CO2 emissions per annum. The project´s investment is around US$90 million. Additionally, the project will lead to the creation of 400 new jobs in the region.
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February 17, 2022
Akuo, GAM Capital sign concession deal for 53 MW Matrisol solar project in Maria Trinidad Sanchez
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December 07, 2021
CNE approves development of 93 MW new solar projects
The Dominican Republic’s national energy commission (CNE) has awarded definitive concessions for two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with 93 MW/105.72 MWp of new capacity. The first project, t...
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August 13, 2021
Dominican Republic grants provisional concessions for 147 MWp of solar projects
The National Energy Commission of Dominican republic has granted provisional concessions for 147 MWp of solar capacity. The first solar farm is the 36.56 MWp Cumayasa 2 project sited in the province...
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