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- Announces the launch of the expansion of the Punta Cana 11 plant, four large solar parks and energy storage systems to guarantee reliable energy for tourism.
- CEPM's plans for 2025 include innovations such as the integration of artificial intelligence and technological solutions to optimize energy management and customer experience.
Madrid, January 22, 2025. Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the Punta Cana-Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) announced its strategic plans for 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable energy development and strengthening tourism in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic.
As part of its CEPM Zero initiative, the company will expand its generation capacity in 2025 by expanding the Punta Cana 11 plant, incorporating four high-efficiency Wärtsilä engines, with a combined capacity of 37.05 MW. This project guarantees steady generation while facilitating the progressive integration of renewable energies.
In addition, CEPM will launch 4 solar parks of approximately 15 MWp, 55 MWp, 55 MWp and 78 MWp respectively, reaching a total of 203 MWp of installed solar capacityalong with a 115 MWh energy storage system (BESS), distributed in 7 strategic points throughout the CEPM network, to ensure the reliability of the energy supply and meet the needs of the growing hotel demand in its concession area.
“Sustainable development requires committed actors with a proactive vision towards the future. At CEPM, we are one step ahead, integrating renewable energies, leading with innovation and anticipating the growth of the hotel sector,” highlighted Rolando González Bunster, President of CEPM.
Leaders in the energy transition
CEPM has been a pioneer in the transition towards a sustainable energy model, marking milestones such as the installation of the country's first wind farm, Quilvio Cabrera (8.25 MW). This year, the company will continue to lead the operation of four new solar parks, which are part of a portfolio of 37 photovoltaic projects, with a total capacity of 270 MWp in operation and construction.
Among these projects, those carried out in alliances with 21 international hotel chains stand out, which will generate 474,340 MWh of clean energy over the next 15 years, avoiding the emission of 270,848 tons of CO2. Likewise, CEPM supports the energy transition of its clients through 372 distributed generation systems, with an installed capacity of 33.2 MW.
In its 32 years of operation, CEPM has invested more than US$1.1 billion to guarantee a reliable world-class energy supply, consolidating itself as a key pillar to attract international investments and enhance tourism development. Currently, the company's concession area houses 65% of the country's hotel offering, with more than 58,000 rooms that depend on its energy service.
Through its CEPM Zero project, the company maintains a projected investment of US$1,000 million, aimed at expanding its renewable capacity to nearly 800 MW through wind, solar, green hydrogen, battery energy storage (BESS), and power plants. storage with pumped hydroelectric technology by 2030. The objective is to achieve carbon-neutrality and for the CEPM concession area to be a sustainable destination.
Innovation and technology for more sustainable tourism
As part of its commitment to the tourism sector, CEPM has developed advanced solutions such as District Energy, which allows hotels to reduce up to 30% of their operating costs. This innovative system uses waste heat from the plant's chimneys to produce hot and cold water through a 14-kilometer network, benefiting more than 28,000 hotel rooms.
In 2025, CEPM will launch new customer service platforms that will integrate artificial intelligence, optimizing the experience of more than 68,000 residential, commercial and hotel customers. In addition, it will expand its transmission and distribution networks to guarantee an efficient energy supply and accompany the sustained development of the area. In turn, it will implement improvements in meter communication, optimizing the connection with the system to offer a faster and more fluid service.