The Energy Transition in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s energy transition is driven by national efforts to diversify its energy mix, reduce fossil fuel imports, and increase renewable energy capacity to support economic growth and energy security. The country’s current energy mix remains heavily reliant on petroleum and natural gas, though significant strides have been made in solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass generation. The National Energy Pact and the Electricity Sector Law 125-01 provide the regulatory framework for renewable development, with the government targeting 25% renewable energy generation by 2025. The Dominican Republic is home to some of the Caribbean’s largest wind farms, such as Los Cocos and Larimar, and expanding solar PV projects supported by private investment and international financing. While the country has a mining sector with production of nickel, gold, silver, and ferronickel, there is limited direct alignment between domestic mineral extraction and renewable technology supply chains. Imports remain essential for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements required for battery storage and green technologies. Key challenges include grid modernisation, hurricane risks, and regulatory bottlenecks, while opportunities lie in renewable scaling, climate finance, and regional energy cooperation. The Dominican Republic’s renewable energy momentum and active investment climate position it as one of the Caribbean’s leading markets for clean energy transition.