Dominican Republic renewable energy coalition

Wind, solar forecasting, and rural microgrids

Since 2017, GIZ has helped the Dominican Republic green its grid, wind and solar generation tripled in three years. A digital forecasting system gives hourly updates so operators minimise fossil backup. A rural microgrid pilot with community energy coops builds local acceptance; national banks now lend to renewable projects.

What you can do

• Energy coops: study the community-microgrid model for remote municipalities
• Grid operators: adopt open forecasting for variable renewables: OC-SENI uses GIZ-supported tools nationwide
• Caribbean cities: join stakeholder forums aligning 30% renewable electricity by 2030

How it works

Technical training, wind/solar potential studies, and hydrogen and e-mobility readiness assessments feed national energy planning.

Why it matters

Islands prove that forecasts and community ownership unlock renewables faster than central plans alone.

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Source: GIZ Story Portal · Story: Momentum for the energy transition · Project: Low-emission energy sector.