The largest solar park in Central America and the Caribbean is now operational. Cotoperí Solar, developed by Acciona Energía in the province of La Romana, has started supplying renewable energy to the Dominican electricity grid, marking a key step in the country’s energy transition.
With an installed capacity of 162.6 megawatts peak (MWp), the complex is composed of three photovoltaic plants plants, which together will generate around 286 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year. This production is equivalent to covering the electricity demand of approximately 166,000 households and will prevent the emission of more than 210,000 tons of CO₂, similar to planting 5.5 million trees.
Cotoperí Solar’s social and economic impact
[post_relacionado]The project, led by Acciona Energía with a 51% stake, is also backed by Cotosolar Holding, an alliance that includes JMMB Funds’ Sustainable Energy Fund and Grupo Pais, among other investors.
During its construction phase, Cotoperí Solar generated more than 600 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to local economic development. In addition, Acciona Energía continues to expand its presence in the country with other initiatives such as the Pedro Corto solar plant (82.69 MWp) and the already operational Calabaza I (58 MWp).
In May, the Ministry of Energy and Mines visited Cotoperí Solar’s visited the facilities of Cotoperí Solar as part of a collaboration agreement with Acciona Energía and the acciona.org Foundation to promote universal access to modern and safe energy.
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