Will Dominican Republic have a new grid code?

Energynautics’ experts have thus far conducted a gap analysis of the current regulation and drafted a revised grid code, which will be reviewed by the regulatory institution for power generation in the Dominican Republic.

How is electricity produced in the Dominican Republic?

In the Dominican Republic, a considerable amount of electric power is currently produced by thermal generators fuelled by coal and oil. In recent years, wind and photovoltaic (PV) installations have soared, accounting for approximately 6 % of total annual energy generation in 2018.

How can the Dominican Republic integrate solar and wind resources?

The short-term variability and geographic diversity of the wind resource will need to be studied before implementation of projects. The Dominican Republic has created a framework for integrating solar and wind resources in its grid that can drive renewable energy adop-tion for years to come.

Is the electric power sector affecting the Dominican economy?

Despite the present administration’s efforts to increase the installed capacity of electricity generation from renewable sources, the electric power sector continues to be one of the most significant problems affecting the Dominican economy.

How many transmission lines are there in the Dominican Republic?

The transmission system, which is under the full responsibility of the state-owned company ETED (Electricity Transmission Company), consists of 940 km of 138kV single-line circuit lines that radiate from Santo Domingo to the north, east, and west. In the Dominican Republic, there are three distribution companies.

What was the Dominican power sector like before the 1990s?

Prior to the 1990s reform, the Dominican power sector was in the hands of the state-owned, vertically-integrated Corporación Dominicana de Electricidad (CDE). The operation of the company was characterized by large energy losses, poor bill collection and deficient operation and maintenance.