The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

3.6.4 | PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS

Despite efforts we were unable to contact any private sector institutions directly.

3.6.5 | HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS There are several Tertiary Education Institutions in the Dominican Republic which could potentially provide teaching and training for RE professionals, such as the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo, INTEC, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and the Dominican University O&M. Only INTEC has related programs in their academic offering.

a) INTEC was established in 1972 and has 5 Faculties: • Engineering • Basic and Environmental Sciences • Health Sciences • Social Sciences and Humanities • Economy and business

• Diploma in Management Systems and Energy Audits over a 3-month period • Specialization in RE technologies over a 15 month period • Specialization in RE efficiencies over a 15 month period • Master’s Degree in RE Technology over 2 years • Master’s Degree in RE Technologies over 2 years • Doctorate in Energy Management for Sustainable Development over 3-years • Almost 100% of the students are local

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries