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Largest solar PV site in Central America and the Caribbean now online
30/7/2025
News
Acciona Energía has announced the start of operations at the Cotoperí Solar plant in the Dominican Republic − the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) complex in Central America and the Caribbean.
Located in the La Romana province, the 163 MWp Cotoperí project is comprised of three solar plants that will generate 286 GWh/y.
Acciona Energía is the majority shareholder of the project with a 51% stake, while the remaining 49% is owned by Cotosolar Holding, a consortium that includes the JMMB Sustainable Energy Fund, Grupo Pais and other investors.
Cotoperí Solar is the second PV project to be completed by Acciona Energía in the Dominican Republic, after Calabaza I (58 MWp) came online in 2023. Additionally, it is currently building the Pedro Corto solar plant (82.69 MWp), also in partnership with Grupo Pais.
Construction begins on solar plant in Peru
In other news, the company has also announced the start of construction of a 177.9 MWp PV project in the district of La Joya (Arequipa), Peru, with start of operations expected by the end of 2026.
The solar plant will comprise 288,000 PV modules and will generate 488 GWh/y of electricity, enough to avoid the annual emission of 255,000 tonnes of CO2.
San José is Acciona Energía’s first PV project in Peru and will be connected to the National Interconnected Electric System at the San José substation via a 220kV, 9.2-km transmission line.
Peru is emerging as a high-potential market in the region’s energy transition, thanks to its strong solar radiation in the south and favourable wind conditions along the northern coast. The country aims to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 20% by 2030.
