Dominican Republic okays 93 MW of new solar projects
- The Dominican Republic's nationwide energy commission (CNE) has actually granted conclusive giving ins for two solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) projects guaranteeing some 93 MW/105.72 MWp of brand-new capability, it announced in a collection of press releases recently.
CNE authorized the building and construction and operation of the Parque Energy Solar del Este Cabreto I, in Santo Domingo district. The project is possessed by French solar programmer Urbasolar, through local arm Energy Solar Del Este Cabreto I SAS.
According to CNE, the 50-MW Cabreto l system is developed to have a peak capability of 55.4 MWp.
France-based Urbasolar belongs to Swiss energy group Axpo Holding AG.
The second clear-cut giving in was provided for the 43-MW/50.32-MWp Planta Solar Marti PV plant project, in Santo Domingo district. Local propane gas supplier Tropigas Dominicana is the company behind the development.
During the very same week, CNE authorized an agreement to award a clear-cut concession to Ridge Partners Linea Noroeste SA, the domestic subsidiary of Illinois-based green projects developer Ridge Partners LLC.
The concession will enable Ridge Partners to construct a strong waste biodiesel plant in Valverde district. The company estimates the facility will can producing 23.44 million gallons (88.73 m litres) annually.
