Dominican Republic Set for Largest Energy Expansion in Decades

• The Dominican Republic is on track to undergo its largest energy expansion in decades, with firm installed generation capacity expected to increase by more than 50% between 2025 and 2028, according to Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos.
• The expansion will strengthen the country’s ability to support economic growth, attract investment, and improve competitiveness. The Dominican Republic currently has 2,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy in operation, with an additional 1,000 MW expected to come online by 2028 through projects already under development.
• Electricity demand is rising rapidly, with peak demand projected to reach 4,250 MW this year, up nearly 59% from 2019 levels, driven by growth in tourism, industry, commerce, and services. Santos emphasised that energy infrastructure must grow in step with the economy to sustain long-term development, particularly as key productive sectors continue to expand.
• The government’s energy strategy focuses on diversifying the energy mix through renewable energy, natural gas, and energy storage systems, while also expanding electricity access, promoting energy efficiency, strengthening the regulatory framework, and supporting the transition toward a more competitive and sustainable energy sector.

(Source: Dominican Today)