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Antonio Martorell, Commercial Director; Óscar San Martín, General Manager; Roberto Herrera, Executive Director; Claudia Castillo, Commercial and Customer Experience Manager; and Enrique Gallango Faraco, Director of the CEPM Board of Directors (Photo: Courtesy)
Madrid.- The Punta Cana-Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) has announced ambitious plans for 2025 during the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy development and the growth of the tourist region in the east of the Dominican Republic.
As part of the CEPM Zero initiative, the company plans to expand its power generation capacity by upgrading its Punta Cana 11 plant with four high-efficiency Wärtsilä engines, adding 37.05 MW to its network. CEPM will also launch four solar parks with a combined capacity of 203 MWp and deploy a state-of-the-art energy storage system (BESS) with 115 MWh at seven strategic locations. These projects will ensure a reliable power supply and support the growing demand from the hospitality sector.
“We are committed to sustainable development by proactively integrating renewable energies and anticipating the growth of the hotel sector,” said Rolando González Bunster, President of the CEPM.
Promote the energy transition with renewable innovations
CEPM, a pioneer in the sustainable energy transition of the Dominican Republic, will lead the operation of four new solar parks in 2025, part of a broader portfolio of 37 photovoltaic projects totaling 270 MWp. In collaboration with 21 international hotel chains, these projects will produce 474,340 MWh of clean energy over the next 15 years, reducing CO2 emissions by 270,848 tons.
In its 32 years of operation, CEPM has invested more than $1.1 billion in energy infrastructure, consolidating its role as a key driver of international investment and tourism development. Its concession area supports 65% of the country's hotel capacity, with more than 58,000 hotel rooms.
Looking ahead, the CEPM Zero project aims to invest $1 billion to expand renewable energy capacity to almost 800 MW by 2030, using solar, wind, green hydrogen and advanced battery storage systems. The ultimate goal is carbon neutrality, transforming the CEPM concession area into a sustainable tourist destination.
Innovation for tourism sustainability
CEPM has developed advanced solutions such as District Energy, which reduces hotel operating costs by up to 30%. This innovative system uses waste heat from power plants to provide hot and cold water over a 14 kilometer network, benefiting more than 28,000 hotel rooms.
In 2025, CEPM will enhance its customer experience with AI-powered service platforms for more than 68,000 residential, commercial and hospitality customers. The company also plans to expand its transmission and distribution networks, ensuring efficient energy supply to meet the growing needs of the region.
About CEPM
CEPM is a leader in energy generation, transmission, distribution and marketing in the Dominican Republic. With more than 32 years of experience, 335 MW of installed capacity and more than 1,600 kilometers of networks, CEPM drives most of the country's hotel infrastructure, setting the standard for sustainable innovation in the tourism industry.