Dominican Republic
power plants.
Dominican Republic has 63 operating power plants in the catalog, 6,344 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 35.3% of operating capacity (2,238 MW), with solar a distant second at 17.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Punta Catalina Power Station (752 MW, recorded start year 2019).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Dominican Republic electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Dominican Republic
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Dominican Republic
This table includes 6 of the 7 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2023, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dominican Republic get its electricity?
Across the 63 operating plants in the catalog, Dominican Republic's capacity is led by natural gas at 35.3% (2,238 MW), then solar at 17.9% and coal at 16.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Dominican Republic?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Dominican Republic is Punta Catalina Power Station, a coal facility with 752 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2019.
How many power plants does Dominican Republic have?
The catalog tracks 63 operating power plants in Dominican Republic, with 6,344 MW in all.
Can I see Dominican Republic's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Dominican Republic to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.