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Dominican Republic: Up to now, solar power has had little history in the Caribbean region. Now, Isofotón is taking a big first step by developing a 50-megawatt plant in the Dominican Republic. The Kirchner Solar Group is also planning a large-scale project on the island. Since the economy of the Dominican Republic is growing rapidly, with 7.8 percent growth last year, more and more international businesses are seeking to open up trade in the country.

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Charles W. Thurston

29 Sep 2011

The Caribbean region may gain its first solar photovoltaic plant by Spain’s Isofotón in the form of a 50-megawatt plant planned for the Dominican Republic. Since solar power has little history on the island, Málaga-based Isofotón will be helping to establish photovoltaics as a reliable renewable resource. And since Isofotón President Angel Luis Serrano signed …

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