InterEnergy Group drives the energy transition in Latin America with the CEPM Zero model
Rolando González-Bunster, Chairman and CEO of InterEnergy Group, presented the successful CEPM Zero model during the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. Before leaders from the public and private sectors, the executive highlighted the importance of integrating renewable generation, storage systems, and smart grids to safeguard electrical infrastructure against regional economic growth.
The CEPM Zero project, developed in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, reached a significant milestone in 2025 by exceeding 270 MWp of renewable capacity. This infrastructure not only integrates 232 MWh of battery storage, but also fosters distributed generation in the hotel sector and promotes sustainable mobility through an all-electric corporate fleet.
A necessary model in the face of rising global demand
The urgency of these solutions responds to a global challenge: energy demand is projected to increase by 50% over the next two decades. This increase is driven by industrialization in emerging countries and the high energy load required by the rise of artificial intelligence. According to González-Bunster, the energy transition should not be limited solely to installing solar or wind farms.
Our experience has shown us that decarbonization and reliability must advance together. It is not just about how much renewable energy we can install, but about how we build a system capable of integrating, storing, and delivering it reliably when our customers and our economies need it.
Rolando González-Bunster, Chairman and CEO of InterEnergy GroupStrategies for a resilient power grid
- Technological complementarity: Combining clean sources with storage systems to ensure a constant supply.
- Efficient surplus management: Using energy not utilized by the system for electric vehicle charging.
- Development of charging hubs: Creation of centers that integrate solar generation and batteries to optimize resource use.
For Latin America and the Caribbean, this vision is fundamental to mitigate dependence on imported fuels and strengthen resilience against extreme weather events. With more than two decades of collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative, InterEnergy Group reaffirms its commitment to leading the decarbonization and modernization of electrical systems in the region.
