The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santosput into operation the electrification of 65 homes based on solar panels and batteries, in the Los Corozos and La Horma sections, in the Sabana Larga municipality, San José de Ocoa and announced the construction of more than 30 energy works in that southern province.
The photovoltaic panels, installed through the Directorate of Rural and Suburban Electrification (DERS), of the Vice Ministry of Energy, benefit residents in the Bejucal, El Montazo, El Canal and Derrico Blanco areas.
Each system has a capacity of 360 WP, 12-volt, 250 amp-hour batteries.
The project, with an investment of RD$7,452,897, included the complete internal electrification of each home, where a total of 325 LED light bulbs, 195 outlets and 65 distribution panels were placed; In addition, more than 14 thousand feet of wiring were invested, which guarantees stable and safe electricity for the impacted area.
When leading the event, the head of Energy and Mines expressed that, “for us, each electrified home represents a story that changes. It represents a farmer who can better organize his day, a student who can dream further, a family that lives with greater security,” Santos told the community members and local authorities who attended the activity.
During the delivery ceremony, the minister announced the construction of more than 30 rural electrification works in the province San José de Ocoa in the coming months, with a cost that exceeds RD$57,790,257. Among these are the construction of a micro hydroelectric plant in the community Remove Penalty and the networks for two others that will be located in the communities Los Martínez, La Yuca, Arroyo Bonito and Yerba Buena.
