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Power crisis in the Dominican Republic despite rising renewables — Level A1 — a close up of a bunch of batteries

Power crisis in the Dominican Republic despite rising renewablesCEFR A1

19 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Rush Energy Drink, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • The Dominican Republic now uses more renewable energy sources.
  • The national electric system has problems and wastes electricity.
  • A big power plant stopped suddenly after maintenance work.
  • The stoppage caused a national supply problem and shortages.
  • The government declared an emergency for the electric system.
  • Operators sometimes stop renewable plants when output is high.
  • This makes companies sell less renewable power each day.
  • Experts ask for more batteries and better transmission lines.

Difficult words

  • renewable — energy from natural sources that do not end
  • waste — use something in a wrong or bad way
    wastes
  • shortage — not enough of something people need
    shortages
  • emergency — sudden serious problem that needs action
  • maintenance — work to keep machines or systems working
  • operator — people who run or control machines or systems
    Operators
  • battery — devices that store electricity for later use
    batteries

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have batteries at home?
  • Do you use any renewable energy at home?
  • Have you ever had a power shortage or blackout?

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