A report presented to the Cabinet Council by the manager of the Electric Transmission Company S.A. (ETESA), Roy Morales, details the management for two years to expand the capacity of the electrical infrastructure and its reliability, which entails an investment of 286 million dollars to meet the need for the transmission demand and insertion of about 1,000 megabytes of renewable energy by 2028. This million-dollar strategic investment - from 2024 to date - reinforces the national interconnecte…
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Today, a grant agreement worth 2.4 million dollars was signed between AD ESM and the World Bank. The agreement, signed by the general director of AD ESM, Lazo Uzunchev, and the World Bank manager for Kosovo and Macedonia, Karol Meževan, provides funds for the preparatory activities for the construction of the cogeneration plant "REK Bitola 1" and for the expansion of the hot water network in Bitola. The project, the total value of which exceeds 200 million euros, represents one of the most signi…
Bahoruco.-The Dominican Government continues to expand access to electrical energy in rural communities, with investments that exceed RD 48.5 million in the Bahoruco province. As part of this effort, the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, led the inauguration of the Rehabilitation and Extension of Electrical Networks project in the municipal district of Uvilla, El Jobo section, and the José Francisco Peña Gómez neighborhood, municipality of Tamayo, a work carried out with an investment …
Santo Domingo.–The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reported that this Tuesday, June 16, it will carry out preventive replacement of structures and technical optimization on the 69 kV Bonao II – La Vega transmission line. These actions are part of the ongoing major infrastructure maintenance plan, aimed at strengthening the reliability of the network, preventing unforeseen events and guaranteeing safe and efficient high-voltage energy transportation in the northern part of the coun…
Arrived in Kota Kinabalu Sabah today to review the progress of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link Project, Sipitang, a strategic initiative that will strengthen the state's electricity transmission system, improve energy security and support the development of renewable energy sources to ensure a more stable, sustainable and reliable electricity supply. During my speech, I emphasized that the real measure of the success of a project is not just the investment figures or the economic growth generated…
The signing ceremony took place at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Complex shortly after President Boakai officially switched on the newly completed 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a landmark achievement in Liberia’s efforts to expand access to clean and reliable energy. The agreements cover three key initiatives: the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP 2), the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE) Additional Financing, and the Southeaster…
The restoration of the turbine marks a major milestone for Liberia’s energy sector, as the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant has now returned to its full installed generating capacity of 88 megawatts and is operating at full capacity. Speaking during activities surrounding the commissioning of the 20-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Plant at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Complex on Friday, June 5, 2026, President Boakai described the rehabilitation as a significant achievement that strengthens the country…
The dedication ceremony comes less than two years after President Boakai broke ground for the project on October 11, 2024, demonstrating steady progress in the Government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure.The project includes the newly constructed 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility and supports plans for the expansion of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant by 42 megawatts. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, President Boakai described the solar facility as a major …
Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) is advancing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the reliability of the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), through investments exceeding RD 22,000 million in transmission infrastructure, the incorporation of new technologies and the development of energy storage solutions that will provide greater operational flexibility to the national network. This was stated by the executive vice president of the ETED, Alfonso …
Tocopilla, June 8, 2026.-The President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast, led this Monday the inauguration of the Tocopilla Energy Complex of ENGIE Chile, one of the most important energy reconversion initiatives developed in the country and that transforms a historic coal-fired generation pole into a modern platform for clean, flexible and resilient energy infrastructure. The activity included the participation of the Minister of Energy, Ximena Rincón; the Minister of National Assets, Catalina…
María Elena, June 8, 2026.-The President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast, led this Monday the inauguration ceremony of Elena, a battery storage plant developed by Grenergy in the commune of María Elena, Antofagasta Region. The initiative constitutes one of the most relevant energy projects on the continent and marks a new milestone for Chile's leadership in renewable energy and large-scale storage. The activity included the participation of the president of the Senate, Paulina Núñez; the Mini…
Santo Domingo Este.–The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (Edeeste) reported that it will receive a total of 12 power transformers as part of a broad plan to strengthen and modernize the electrical infrastructure aimed at improving the stability and reliability of the service in its concession area. The first phase includes the arrival, at the end of August, of nine power transformers of 50 MVA each, currently in the final phase of construction in China, with an investment of more than R…
Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, affirmed yesterday that the Dominican Republic will experience the largest energy expansion in recent decades, with an increase of more than 50% in firm installed capacity between 2025-2028, which will strengthen the conditions for economic growth, competitiveness and attraction of investments for future years. During his participation in the Mercado Energy Summit 2026, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Santo Domingo, Santos hig…
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE EVENT: LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION Honourable National Assembly Members, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Sami and, by extension, the entire Central and Upper River Regions for the warm welcome accorded to me and my delegation. It is also an honour to have so many dignitaries in attendance. I Access to energy is, without doubt, of crucial importance to our country, for without electricity, there can be no …
•Promotes development and connectivity in areas that are difficult to access. •Between 2022 and 2023 both entities carried out 8 electrification projects in rural territories with an investment of ₡1,270 million. The executive presidents of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) and the Rural Development Institute (Inder) signed a framework agreement that will allow the development of new electrification and connectivity projects in rural territories that currently do not have these essen…
• To cover demand needs and climate effects. • Developed by the Institute, public-private alliances and according to Law 7200. • In the medium term, geothermal and hydroelectric resources will be added. The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) promotes the construction of electricity generation projects with solar, wind and biomass resources, which They will come into operation in the next two years. The plants will total 412 megawatts of capacity, and will have an estimated investment …