The Dominican Republic, an island nation in the Caribbean, is well known for its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. However, what may not be as well known is the country’s potential for harnessing offshore wind energy. As the world continues to search for sustainable and renewable energy sources, the Dominican Republic is in … Continue reading The Challenges and Opportunities of Offshore Wind Energy in the Dominican Republic
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Vestas wins an order for 47 MW of wind power in the Dominican Republic
Vestas has received an order for 47 MW for a wind project in the Dominican Republic. The contract includes the supply and installation of wind turbines from the 4 MW platform, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contract. “Vestas pioneered the Dominican Republic wind energy market in 2011 and … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 47 MW of wind power in the Dominican Republic
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Islands Aim to Phase out Fossil Fuels and Build Climate Resilience
From the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean to the farthest reaches of the Indian and Pacific oceans, island communities face common and increasingly daunting energy challenges. On top of their vulnerability to climate change, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) tend to have limited primary energy resources, leaving them dependent on imported fossil fuels. This means … Continue reading Islands Aim to Phase out Fossil Fuels and Build Climate Resilience
Continue readingWind energy advances in Dominican Republic
From 2016 the Dominican Republic began a different process of generating electricity, since this year is when new sources of electricity generation dependent on renewable natural resources begin to join the National Interconnected Electricity System (SENI), as ordered by objective number seven of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which seeks to ensure affordable, safe, sustainable … Continue reading Wind energy advances in Dominican Republic
Continue readingWind power in DR, commissioning of Los Guzmancito Wind Farm
After 13 years of hard work and with one with a hundred percent Dominican investment, Los Guzmancito Wind Farm was inaugurated, in the community of Guzmancito, in the province of Puerto Plata, in an act that was led by the President of the Republic Dominican, Danilo Medina Sánchez, together with the executives of the companies … Continue reading Wind power in DR, commissioning of Los Guzmancito Wind Farm
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Danilo Medina attends the start of operations Matafongo Wind Farm
President Danilo Medina participated this morning in the start of operations of Matafongo Wind Farm, which will contribute 34 megawatts to the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), diversifying the country’s energy matrix. Matafongo Wind Farm, has 17 wind turbines of two megawatts of nominal unit power, each of them has a transformer that raises the … Continue reading Danilo Medina attends the start of operations Matafongo Wind Farm
Continue readingWind Power in the Dominican Republic: Matafongo Wind Farm with 17 wind turbines
Matafongo Wind Farm, opened this Thursday in the town of Sabana Buey, Peravia province, will contribute 34 megawatts to the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), diversifying the country’s energy matrix. This was highlighted by the Dominican Presidency in a statement, in which he informed that the inauguration of the work was led by the country’s … Continue reading Wind Power in the Dominican Republic: Matafongo Wind Farm with 17 wind turbines
Continue readingWind Energy Project Management in the Dominican Republic
SÓLIDA Energías Renovables is awarded a new Project Management contract and construction supervision of a wind farm in the Dominican Republic. The Spanish engineering company will develop its work in the Los Guzmancito wind farm in Puerto Plata, thus consolidating its firm commitment to continue leading this type of services in the Caribbean country, where … Continue reading Wind Energy Project Management in the Dominican Republic
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Wind energy in the Dominican Republic: finance wind farm
With 20 million dollars of the pension funds, the Caribbean Wind Farm (PECASA) will be financed, which will have a generation capacity of 50 megawatts that will be contributed to the national electricity system.The information was provided by Kirsis Jáquez, president of the Dominican Association of Pension Funds (ADAFP), who explained that this investment shows … Continue reading Wind energy in the Dominican Republic: finance wind farm
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Vestas to supply and install 48 MW wind park in the Dominican Republic
Vestas has received an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order for the 48 MW Guzmancitos wind park to be located in the Puerto Plata region, in the Dominican Republic. The EPC contract includes the supply and installation of 16 V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.0 MW Load Optimised Mode. The firm and unconditional order was … Continue reading Vestas to supply and install 48 MW wind park in the Dominican Republic
Continue readingVestas signs 48 MW contract in the Dominican Republic
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 14 V117-3.45 MW turbines for the 48 MW Larimar II wind park, located in Enriquillo region of the Dominican Republic. The order was placed by Elecnor S.A., the renowned Spanish business group specialising in infrastructure, renewable energy and technology. The Larimar wind park is key to … Continue reading Vestas signs 48 MW contract in the Dominican Republic
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Elecnor secures the USD 89 million contract for a new wind farm in the Dominican Republic
Elecnor has been awarded the USD 89.1 million turnkey contract for the Larimar II wind farm in the Dominican Republic. The customer is the Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) company and the technology partner for the contract is the Danish firm Vestas. Elecnor will be responsible for the engineering, supply, construction and start-up … Continue reading Elecnor secures the USD 89 million contract for a new wind farm in the Dominican Republic
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Wind energy in Dominican Republic: Vestas wind turbines for a new wind farm
EGE Haina on Wednesday began receiving parts of the Vestas wind turbines for the Larimar wind farm being built at Enriquillo township, southwestern Barahona province. The wind farm features 15 Vestas 84-meter high V112 wind turbines which can generate 3.3 MW each, for a total 50 megawatts. The wind turbines´ components are arriving at … Continue reading Wind energy in Dominican Republic: Vestas wind turbines for a new wind farm
Continue readingDominican Republic’s Sustainable Energy Resources
The Dominican Republic’s energy sector is at a crossroads. Currently, the country depends on fossil fuel imports for 86% of its electricity generation, bringing enormous economic and environmental costs and necessitating a transition to a more sustainable energy system. In 2011, the Dominican Republic spent 8.6% of its GDP on fossil fuel imports. Electricity prices in the country … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s Sustainable Energy Resources
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Wind power in the Dominican Republic: Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind power plant in Enriquillo
Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind farm in Enriquillo, Dominican Republic. This is the second order in Latin America that Vestas has received from Spain-based Grupo Cobra since September 2014. The 15 wind turbines for this supply-only contract are expected to be delivered … Continue reading Wind power in the Dominican Republic: Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind power plant in Enriquillo
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Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
Cemex Dominican Republic has announced the launch of a solar plant that will provide renewable energy for its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís. The plant comprises 5040 panels with inverters that capture the sunlight and convert it into energy. “The contribution represents 1.5 MW that will allow us to produce 2.2 million … Continue reading Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
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Dominican Republic’s 130 MW of wind energy projects
National Energy Commission director Enrique Ramírez Tuesday said there are projects to produce 130 megawatts of wind energy across the country. He said Dominican Republic’s 92 megawatts of installed renewable energy makes it a leader in non-traditional projects, and expects they’ll make the country the main destination for those investments in the entire Caribbean. Ramírez … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s 130 MW of wind energy projects
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Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
Government officials and foreign and local investors broke ground Tuesday for the construction of a wind farm in the village Guzmancito, Luperon township, Puerto Plata province (north), which will generate 100MW of electricity. The project’s first stage is slated to conclude in 12 months at a cost of US$180 million, said its promoters, Poseidon Energia Renovable, … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
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Wind energy in the Caribbean
With the Dutch Caribbean leading the way, more and more wind farms are popping up all over the Caribbean as part of a much-needed green energy push. Here is a list of some of the wind farms operating in the region today. Aruba Aruba’s now almost five-year-old wind farm accounts for as much as 20 … Continue reading Wind energy in the Caribbean
Continue readingLos Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno announced the three winners of the inaugural Infrastructure 360º Awards, with the Los Cocos Wind Farm project in the Dominican Republic being the winner of the People and Leadership category. Los Cocos wind farm, located in the southwest town of Juancho, was built by the power company Ege-Haina at … Continue reading Los Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
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