DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Energy Minister Joel Santos listed power systems that are getting ready to connect with the national grid and what else is coming in an interview with El Caribe and CDN 37.

Santos says nearly 200 new megawatts (MW) is expected to be incorporated to the national grid by the end of October. The new systems are:

• The SIBA project will add 68 MW as it completes its cycle.• Energas in San Pedro de Macorís will integrate an additional 130 MW.• A recently installed power barge in Azua has also added capacity.

Mid-term security and storageYet, he explained that crucial stability will come in the medium term as new systems go on the grid in the next three years. These are:• Early 2026: Energía 2000 in Manzanillo will add 411 MW.• Mid-2027: A new project in Boca Chica will integrate the country’s largest-ever unitary gas plant, with 467 MW.• 2028: An additional 240 MW project and two ‘twin’...