The Monte Plata Solar project, developed in two phases, strengthens the Dominican Republic’s commitment to the energy transition through clean, safe, and sustainable solutions. Located in Monte Plata province, this photovoltaic park is designed to supply renewable energy to the national electrical system, efficiently harnessing the region’s high solar radiation levels.
As the first utility-scale photovoltaic plant in the Dominican Republic, the original 33.39 MWp plant was also the largest project of its kind in the Caribbean at the time of its commissioning in 2016, marking a milestone in the region’s energy history.
Phase 1 has an installed capacity of 33.39 MWp DC and 30,000 kVA AC, distributed across 2,000 tables mounted on fixed 3V22H type structures. Phase 2 significantly increases the project’s capacity, adding 42.5 MWp (DC) and 34,500 kVA (AC) with 1,281 additional tables.
Both phases are connected to a 60 MVA substation with a 20 kV / 69 kV transformation system and linked to the national grid via a 250-meter high-voltage line, ensuring efficient and stable transmission of the generated energy.
The development of Monte Plata Solar represents a solid step toward the country’s energy diversification, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping mitigate environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions.
