Infrastructure

Solar Projects Infrastructurconcept


The infrastructure concept is designed and coordinated with the relevant authorities to meet the government’s goal of expanding renewable energy and are in line with national plans for energy infrastructure development. The concept follows the government’s goal to expand and diversify the power generation fleet with renewable energy solutions, modernize the existing grid, and increase and secure distribution capabilities.

A long-term and sustainable strategy is being pursued for the development of renewable energy in the country and the associated infrastructure. The investments in the 345kV grid infrastructure follow the national expansion plan, with the construction of the connection from SE-Bonao III to SE-Nordeste as part of the planned ring closure from SE-Bonao III to SE-Cabreto.

The SE-Bonao III connection to SE-Nordeste will thus be the advanced start of the urgently needed ring closure and an utmost important infrastructure for the near future, as it increases reliability, which is crucial for a public electricity service and part of the overall expansion planning from SE-Naranjo to SE-Cabreto.

The SE-Naranjo to SE-Cabreto connection is a much-needed alternative to the existing SE-Naranjo to SE-Julio Sauri / SE-Cabreto connection, on which the supply of the major cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago currently depends entirely.

Advanced start of the 345kV ring closure and contribution to the overall 345kV expansion plan.
Major increase in power transmission capacity on the 345kV network.
Recovery of power transmission reserves in the existing 138 kV network.
Lower technical losses due to reduction of electric currents in the 345kV and 138kV transmission system.
Large increase in connection points to SENI of new generation plants (especially in the 345kV grid).
Decompression of physical connection spaces to SENI in the 138kV network of the Northern and Eastern Regions.
Increased reliability of power supply in the event of severe contingencies.
Improvements in the operation of the electric transmission system.
Greater possibility of complying with the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction commitments.
As part of the expansion of the infrastructure projects, further contribution to the planned expansion of the 345kV grid possible.

Initiation of the ring closure of the 345kV grid SE Bonao III – SE Cabreto through the construction of the connection SE Bonao III – SE Nordeste in 2025/2026

345kV grid: Existing = red line; Projected by ETED = red dashed line;
Under construction = blue dashed line;

Initiation of the ring closure of the 345kV grid SE Bonao III – SE Cabreto through the construction of the connection SE Bonao III – SE Nordeste in 2025/2026

Location of the Monte Cristi initial project

Project name: Parque Solar Laguna Verde
Project company: Blue Station Corp. BRP, S.R.L.
Project expansion up to 300MWn/480MWp/360MWh: Parque Solar Laguna Verde (Fase 2), Parque Fotovoltaico Palo Verde

Location of the Piedra Blanca (Bonao) initial project

Initial capacity: 100MWn/160MWp/120MWh (Fase 1)
Project Name: Parque Solar Thomas Alva Edison
Project company: Dr. Fechter Clean City S.R.L.
Project expansion up to 500MWn/800MWp/600MWh: Parque Solar Thomas Alva Edison (Fase 2), Parque Solar Arroyo Pomo Piedra Blanca (Fase 1 + Fase 2), Parque Solar Yuboa – Piedra Blanca