Dominican Republic received a total of 20 bids in response to its 600 MW renewable energy tender
The proposed projects combine wind or solar PV generation with energy storage
PPA’s will come into force within 24 months of signing the contracts, said CUED
The Unified Council of Distribution Companies (CUED) has opened economic bids under its public tender for up to 600 MW of new renewable energy capacity through long-term contracts to meet growing electricity demand in the Dominican Republic.
In response to its tender, it received a total of 20 proposals covering projects with capacities ranging from 20 MW to 300 MW. The projects are based on wind or solar PV generation, each paired with storage systems. CUED says this will ensure continuous operation and compliance with regulatory standards.
This capacity will meet demand for power generation capacity from electricity distribution companies Edesur, Edenorte and Edeeste. Awarded capacity will be allocated between the trio with 35%, 30% and 35%, respectively.
Under the tender terms, power purchase agreements (PPA) will begin 24 months after signing.
Dominican Republic’s Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos said the initiative supports efforts to diversify the Dominican Republic’s energy mix. He noted that renewable sources currently account for about 25% of electricity supplied to the national grid, with a target of reaching 30% by 2030 under its National Development Strategy (see Dominican Republic Targeting 25% Renewable Energy By 2025).
The country exited 2024 with 1.39 GW new renewable energy capacity spread across solar, wind and biomass (see Dominican Republic Installed 1.4 GW Renewable Energy In 2024).
At the end of 2025, Dominican Republic’s total installed renewable energy capacity had reached 3.27 GW, comprising 2.08 GW of solar PV, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).