The program includes the construction of more than 260 kilometers of medium-voltage networks, the incorporation of metering technologies, and the expansion of service to communities that still lack adequate electrical infrastructure
SANTO DOMINGO.– Edesur Dominicana has launched a program to rehabilitate and expand its electrical networks, covering all 11 provinces within its concession area. The investment, exceeding RD$1.907 billion, aims to expand coverage, modernize infrastructure, and regulate service in communities where it remains limited or operates under deteriorated networks.
The company reported that the Polygon Recovery Program (PRP) began simultaneously in communities in San Cristóbal, Azua, Peravia, San José de Ocoa and Pedernales, where work has already begun on installing poles and building the new power lines.
According to Edesur, the project includes the construction of more than 260 kilometers of medium-voltage networks, in addition to the implementation of anti-fraud networks and technological telemetry systems to improve consumption control, optimize billing and reduce energy losses.
One of the main objectives of the program is to extend formal electrical networks to localities that have historically lacked adequate infrastructure or where the supply has depended on informal connections, a situation that, according to the distribution company, limits the quality of service and increases the risks for the population.
The first interventions are being carried out in Doña Ana, in San Cristóbal; Estebanía, in Azua; Escondido, in Baní; Los Invasores, in San José de Ocoa, as well as in Juancho and Los Altagracianos, in Pedernales.
Investment by province
Edesur detailed that the largest initial investment is concentrated in Azua, where it will allocate around RD$421.4 million to intervene in communities such as Estebanía, Las Charcas, Villa Esperanza, Los Solares, San Miguel, Los Riveras, La Yayas, Sagrado Corazón de Jesús and Las Cabuyitas.
In San Cristóbal, the program includes an investment of over RD$324.8 million, with projects in Doña Ana, La Palmita, Monte Adentro, La Altagracia, Loma Verde, El Siete, Los Guananitos, San José del Puerto, Los Guanchos, Sabana Toro, El Enea de Hato Dama, Rancho Yagua, kilometer 59, and Los Corozos. The company estimates that these projects will benefit 5,133 customers.
In Peravia, the investment exceeds RD$200.7 million and will cover Escondido, Las Tablas, Ana Lucía, Cañafistol, Guayacanes and Vista Eólica, benefiting some 3,168 users.
Meanwhile, in Pedernales works will be carried out for around RD$190.2 million in Juancho and Los Altagracianos, where it is projected to impact 2,176 customers, while in San José de Ocoa approximately RD$70.3 million to expand and improve the distribution network.
System modernization
The distributor explained that, in addition to expanding electricity coverage, the program seeks to strengthen the operational sustainability of the system by incorporating technological tools that allow for more efficient service management, reduce energy losses, and improve consumption monitoring.
According to Edesur, these interventions are part of a strategy to modernize the distribution network in its concession area, increase the reliability of the supply and offer a safer service for both users and the electrical infrastructure.
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