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HomeThree regional utilities, three different rate structures, and the Caribbean's busiest tourism economy. DR's Net Metering law (Resolución 014-2021) lets businesses sell excess solar — and Free Trade Zones get even better treatment. Sunchees ships CIF Caucedo and Río Haina with bilingual EN/ES support.
Hotel & resort ROI calculator for Punta Cana / Bávaro Calculadora de ROI para hoteles y resorts
DR tourism uses 35% of the country's electricity. A typical 100-room Punta Cana hotel pays $25K-$60K/month for power. Solar PPA models eliminate 60-80% of that bill while improving the property's sustainability story for booking platforms.
Three utility companies, three different rates Tres distribuidoras, tres tarifas diferentes
Unlike most Caribbean countries, DR's grid is split into three regional distributors. Your rate depends on which one serves your area — and so does your Net Metering eligibility under Resolución 014-2021.
Zona Franca incentives — why you might already qualify Incentivos de Zona Franca
DR Free Trade Zones (Zonas Francas) host 700+ companies that get 100% income tax exemption, duty-free imports, and zero VAT on capital equipment for 15-20 years. Solar systems imported by Zona Franca tenants benefit from all of this — making solar effectively cheaper than at any other Caribbean location.
Standard incentives applicable to solar imports
0% Import Duty (Ley 8-90)
All solar equipment imported by Zona Franca tenants enters duty-free. Standard tariffs would be 8-15%.
0% VAT (ITBIS)
16% ITBIS waived on capital equipment including solar. Sunchees ships with full Zona Franca documentation pre-prepared.
15-20 year tax holiday
Solar reduces operating expenses, which compounds with the income tax exemption.
Tourism FTZ special regime
Hotels in tourism free zones (Cap Cana, Punta Cana FTZ) get additional sustainability bonuses for renewable installations.
Best solar configurations for DR
Residential Hybrid
5 – 25 kW. Self-consume + Net Metering. 120/240V split-phase. For Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana homes.
Hotel / Resort
100 – 500 kW. Tourism FTZ regime applicable. Reduces 60-80% of operating cost. Brand sustainability story.
Industrial / Zona Franca
500 kW – 2 MW. Full FTZ tax-free import. Manufacturing plants in Las Americas, Itabo FTZ.
What matters for solar in DR
Voltage: 120/240V split-phase (US-style)
Same standard as Jamaica, PR, Bahamas. Easy inverter sourcing. Avoid Barbados/UK 230V single-phase equipment.
Hurricane risk: medium-high
DR sits in main hurricane corridor. Cat-4 mounting recommended for coastal Punta Cana / Samaná. Inland (Santiago) less critical.
Net Metering — Resolución 014-2021
Apply via SIE. Allows excess sale at retail rate. Annual reconciliation. Differs by distributor.
Customs port: Caucedo or Río Haina
Caucedo is closer to Punta Cana / east; Río Haina to Santo Domingo. Sunchees supports both clearance pathways.
Typical DR solar pricing
| Size | Use case | Cost (USD) | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | Santo Domingo residential | $7,200 | 3-4 yrs |
| 50 kW | Boutique hotel / villa | $35,000 | 3 yrs |
| 250 kW | Punta Cana mid-resort | $165,000 | 2.5-3 yrs |
| 1 MW | Zona Franca plant | $620,000 | 2 yrs (with FTZ) |
DR solar guides
Why customers choose Sunchees
Since 2008, we've shipped solar systems to 200+ countries from our 1,000 m² Foshan factory. Dominican Republic buyers get the same direct-from-manufacturer pricing, warranty, and engineering support.
Founded 2008 · Foshan, China
Owned manufacturing facility. Direct factory — not a trading agent.
In-house inverter & lithium battery
No third-party brand mixing. Single point of warranty, lower failure rate.
System lifespan
Engineered for tropical climates. 5% liquidated damages on late delivery.
Customer rating
Across residential, commercial, agriculture, finance, transit, security deployments.
Delivery & production guarantees
- 1-10 sets sample order 5-7 working days
- 20-100 sets bulk 10-20 working days
- Late delivery penalty 5% of contract
- Production progress reports Dedicated PM
- Post-contract satisfaction follow-up Standard for every order
Warranty terms
- Solar panels 10 years (free replacement)
- Lithium battery 3 years (leak / deformation)
- Inverter & charge controller 2 years (PCB replacement)
- Combiner box 2 years
- System engineering support Lifetime remote assistance
Frequently asked questions · Preguntas frecuentes
Which utility do I have — EDESUR, EDENORTE, or EDEESTE?
Can a hotel in Punta Cana qualify for Zona Franca solar incentives?
Do I need to speak Spanish to work with Sunchees?
How long is shipping from China to Caucedo?
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