The recent renewable energy auction in the Dominican Republic marks a historic turning point for the country’s energy landscape. The marked international interest is unprecedented and a game-changer for the nation because the investors will also be installing battery storage for the solar and wind energy produced by the new renewable energy parks.
The Dominican government, through state-owned distribution companies (EDES), launched tender EDES-LP-NGR-01-2025 to award 600 MW of renewable capacity. The market response was unprecedented. 32 bids for solar and wind projects were submitted. The 2,960 MWp total capacity offered was nearly five times the requested amount.
Strategic Energy Europe reports that the process, to be decided in May 2026, could be expanded in future rounds given the strong level of participation. The technical bids open in February 2026, with final contracts signed by 27 May 2026.
The key projects and total area MWp are:
East: 1,165.7 MWp. Helios Solar, Mella Solar, Las Parras, Redsolar Energy Green.
North: 1,038.2 MWp. Ardavin, Guayubín Solar (4 phases), Pimentel Energy, Esperanza Wind Farm (only wind project).
South: 476.1 MWp, Caribe Farms, Girasol Phase II and Matafongo, Montecristi Phase II.
North Zone: 281.2 MWp. Dicayagua Solar Park, Dominicana Azul.
The massive “over-subscription” of this auction is more than just a success for the energy sector; it signals a fundamental shift in the Dominican Republic’s economic and infrastructure future.
What the boom can bring for the Dominican Republic:
Lower energy costs through competition
When supply (2,960 MW) so greatly exceeds demand (600 MW), the government is in a position of power. This fierce competition among 32 developers will likely drive down the price per kilowatt-hour ($kWh$), leading to more affordable long-term power supply contracts for the state and, eventually, lower costs for consumers.
Solving the “stability” issue (BESS)
Historically, a major criticism of renewables in the DR was grid instability. This tender makes Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) mandatory. By requiring international developers to bring state-of-the-art storage technology, the DR is transforming intermittent solar and wind into a “firm” and reliable resource that can support the grid even when the sun isn’t shining.
Massive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
The presence of international developers with experience across Latin America signals high “investor confidence” in the Dominican regulatory framework. This influx of capital creates local jobs in construction and engineering and strengthens the Dominican peso by bringing in foreign currency.
Energy sovereignty & decarbonization
The DR has historically relied heavily on imported fossil fuels, making the economy vulnerable to global oil and gas price spikes. The ability to generate nearly 3 GW of homegrown power reduces this dependency, improves the trade balance, and accelerates the country’s commitment to international climate goals.
By setting strict new technical standards for storage and grid integration, the Dominican Republic is positioning itself as the regional benchmark for the Caribbean and Central America.6 This “first-mover” advantage attracts the best global talent and technology providers to the island.
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Strategic Energy
Fes Caribe 26
7 January 2026