Santo Domingo Este. – The Electricity Distribution Company of the East (EDEESTE) reported that it will receive a total of 12 power transformers as part of a broad plan for the strengthening and modernization of the electrical infrastructure aimed at improving the stability and reliability of the service in its concession area.
The first phase contemplates the arrival, at the end of August, of nine power transformers of 50 MVA each, currently in the final construction phase in China, with an investment of more than RD$303 million.
As part of the process prior to their shipment to the Dominican Republic, in the coming days a specialized technical commission from EDEESTE will travel to China to carry out factory tests, validations, and verifications of the equipment.
The nine transformers will be destined for the Higüey 138 kV, Romana Buena Vista, Villa Consuelo, Boca Chica, El Brisal, La Catalina, Cruz de Isleño substations and the new Higüey 2 substation, with the goal of mitigating overload conditions faced by part of the distribution network and strengthening the operational capacity of the electrical system.
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EDEESTE highlighted that this significant investment is part of the actions promoted by the Dominican Government to continue expanding the installed capacity of the national energy system and respond to the sustained growth of electricity demand in different areas of the country.
Likewise, the company reported that before the end of the year, the arrival of three additional transformers is contemplated, two of 40 MVA and one of 28 MVA. These units will be destined for the Higüey 69 kV, Romana Pueblo, and Los Mina 69 kV substations, as part of the initiatives for the expansion and repowering of the electrical infrastructure.
With the incorporation of these 12 power transformers, EDEESTE will significantly increase grid capacity, improve load distribution, and progressively reduce operational limitations in some substations, especially during periods of high temperatures and high energy demand.
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The company reaffirmed its commitment to continue executing projects aimed at the modernization of the electrical system, guaranteeing sustainable solutions that allow for a more efficient, stable, and reliable service to thousands of customers.
