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Curtailed renewables cost the Dominican RepublicCEFR A1

1 Feb 2026

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Teah Rushing, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
78 words
  • The Dominican Republic makes a lot of renewable energy for homes.
  • Sometimes the electricity system stops that energy even if available.
  • When this happens, energy companies lose real money quickly.
  • State-owned companies then buy more expensive power from fossil plants.
  • The country pays more and public budgets suffer.
  • Some power stations must stay online and still get paid.
  • The energy system needs better connections and more storage.
  • Experts say storing energy can help the grid and safety.

Difficult words

  • renewable energy — energy from wind, sun, or water
  • electricity system — network that makes and moves electricity
  • energy company — business that sells or makes power
    energy companies
  • fossil plant — power plant that burns coal or oil
    fossil plants
  • public budget — money the government can use
    public budgets
  • storage — place or system to keep energy

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have renewable energy at home?
  • Would you like to store energy at your home?
  • Has your electricity ever stopped?

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