Amid recurrent electrical interruptions That they have affected various sectors of the country, the Dominican government has declared of “National emergency“All purchases and hiring linked to Electric sector tending to increase Generation capacityreduce instability, supply demand and strengthen storage.
He Decree 517-25signed on September 8 by President Luis Abinader, authorizes electricity distributors (EDE), the Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Central and the Dominican Hydroelectric Generation Company to make acquisitions and contracts expedited.
These include works, services, teams and specialized consultancies that allow Improve operational capacity of the interconnected national electrical system (SENI).
Although the country has registered advances in energy infrastructure In recent years, important challenges persist. Among them are high levels of losses techniques and non -techniques in the distribution network, and a SUSTAINED INCREASE IN DEMAND electric, especially in urban areas and tourist poles.
The situation has generated Pressures on the systemwhich sometimes fails to respond with sufficient stability.
What does the decree contemplate?
The emergency declaration contemplates the Installation of new units of rapid response thermal generation, as well as the Planning and construction of storage systems energy, including battery banks.
The acquisition of equipment, spare parts and materials for Improve distributiontransformation, measurement and collection of electricity supply.
In addition, network rehabilitation and expansion projects will be promoted, together with contracts aimed at reducing losses and Manage demand of unregulated users.
The decree also enables the Hiring of Technical Consultinglegal and environmental, as well as Financial studiesengineering and geology, necessary for PROJECT EXECUTION.
The Expansion of the electricity generation matrixwith the objective of cover the sudden increase in demand. The entities involved In the interconnection and commissioning of new centrals they must act quickly, in accordance with their respective laws.
How long will its validity last?
The measure will be in force for a year As of September 8, with Possibility of extension through new presidential decree.
He Electric sector cabinetchaired by the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, will be responsible for supervising the correct application of the established procedures.
With this decision, the Government seeks not only to mitigate current blackouts, but also lay the foundations for a structural transformation of the national electrical system. However, Critical sectors warn that the speed in hiring must be accompanied by transparency and rigorous control.
