LONGi and Elecnor Group, a prominent Spanish engineering and construction conglomerate, have announced the signing of a new ground-mounted PV plant project in the Dominican Republic. This significant collaboration will involve the deployment of 60 MW of solar capacity, utilizing LONGi’s cutting-edge Hi-MO 9 module series. The project owner is Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina), the largest electricity generation company in the Dominican Republic and a major public-private organisation in the Caribbean.
The project marks a pivotal milestone for LONGi, representing its first Hi-MO 9 project in the Dominican Republic. The selection of the new Hi-MO 9 modules underscores their superior performance and efficiency, aligning perfectly with the project’s demanding power generation and environmental objectives.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with Elecnor and EGE Haina on this groundbreaking project in the Dominican Republic,” commented David Sanchez, GM for Iberia at LONGi Solar Europe. “As a global leader known for our focus on Back Contact technology, particularly N-type HPBC cells, the deployment of our new Hi-MO 9 modules in this capacity signifies our commitment to providing advanced, high-performance solar solutions that accelerate the global energy transition. Our modules, which have been awarded “Highest Achiever and Top Performer” status by independent bodies such as RETC and Kiwa PVEL, are a proof of LONGi’s products and technology reliability. This collaboration will set a new benchmark for solar energy in the Caribbean.”
Elecnor, with its extensive experience in over 40 countries and over 10 GW of operational solar PV, will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the plant.
“Collaborating with LONGi on this project allows us to leverage their industry-leading module technology to deliver a highly efficient and sustainable solar solution for EGE Haina,” commented Jorge Baudin, PMO Manager for Central and North America and the Caribbean at Elecnor. “LONGi’s reputation for technological leadership in Back Contact solutions, combined with the Hi-MO 9’s impressive specifications and proven durability, are very well aligned with our rigorous requirements for optimal project power generation and environmental considerations, contributing to a greener future for the Dominican Republic.”
“This 60 MW solar project is a testament to EGE Haina’s commitment to diversifying our energy matrix and leading the charge towards a sustainable future for the Dominican Republic,” added Ricardo Estévez, Senior Director of Development at EGE Haina. “Integrating LONGi’s advanced Hi-MO 9 modules into our Esperanza Park operations will significantly boost our renewable energy capacity, reinforcing our role as a key player in the Caribbean’s clean energy transition and contributing substantially to our national climate goals.”
The project will contribute significantly to EGE Haina’s ambitious renewable energy portfolio within the Esperanza Park. Upon completion, the entire plant is set to become the largest mixed renewable energy base in the Dominican Republic. The Esperanza 2 unit alone is projected to generate over 115 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to reducing approximately 70,000 tCO₂e emissions, significantly bolstering the nation’s clean energy goals.
