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Acciona Energía to Add 42 MWh Battery Storage Across Dominican Solar Farms
Acciona Energía plans to install 41.7 MWh of battery storage systems at three operational solar farms in the Dominican Republic. These 21.2 MW systems are expected to be commercially operational by late 2027. The co-located approach aims to reduce capital expenditure and aligns with new grid stability regulations.
Acciona Energía has announced plans to construct three co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 21.2 MW and 41.7 MWh. These systems will be integrated across its operational solar portfolio in the Dominican Republic, with commercial operation targeted for late 2027.
The installations are planned for the Pedro Corto (82.7 MWp), Calabaza I (58 MWp), and Cotoperí Solar (162.6 MWp) plants, which collectively represent 303.3 MWp of installed solar capacity. By co-locating these systems, Acciona Energía aims to reduce capital expenditure. This strategy involves sharing balance-of-plant infrastructure, avoiding additional land acquisition, and utilizing established substation and grid connection points.
This investment is a response to recent regulatory shifts within the Dominican Republic’s National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI). Grid operators are addressing challenges such as reduced system inertia and increasing curtailment, with new mandates for battery storage and the establishment of ancillary service market structures.
Acciona typically operates its assets with local investment partners, holding 51% stakes. The involvement of pension and regional impact capital indicates that institutional investors in the region view energy storage as an investable and bankable asset class.
This news originates from ESS News.
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