InterEnergy Group bets on energy innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the recent 2026 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, Rolando González-Bunster, Chairman and CEO of InterEnergy Group, presented a roadmap to strengthen electrical systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The executive emphasized that, in the face of economic growth and increasing global energy demand, it is imperative to integrate renewable energy, advanced storage systems, and smart grids.
The presented model is based on the success of CEPM Zero, an initiative developed in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. This project has marked a milestone in the regional energy transition after completing its first phase in 2025, reaching a renewable capacity of over 270 MWp and adding 232 MWh in storage batteries. The proposal stands out for its comprehensive nature, combining distributed generation with the hotel sector, smart grid infrastructure, and a fully electric corporate fleet.
A comprehensive approach to global demand
The debate at CGI 2026 brought a critical challenge to the table: global energy demand is projected to rise by 50% over the next two decades. This increase is driven both by the industrialization of developing nations and the intensive energy consumption resulting from technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Our experience has shown us that decarbonization and reliability must go hand in hand. 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, CEO of InterEnergy Group.
Strategies for a resilient infrastructure
For González-Bunster, the energy transition should not be limited to the simple installation of solar panels or wind farms. The executive proposes a vision where different technologies complement each other to ensure a constant supply in the face of extreme weather phenomena and dependence on imported fuels, realities that deeply affect Caribbean and Latin American economies.
- Resource optimization: Using surplus renewable energy for electric vehicle charging.
- Smart charging hubs: Development of stations that integrate their own solar generation and efficient storage.
- Resilient systems: Infrastructure capable of adapting to changing conditions and ensuring service stability.
This intervention reinforces the commitment of more than two decades that InterEnergy has maintained with the Clinton Global Initiative, consolidating its leadership in the promotion of clean fuels and the expansion of sustainable energy infrastructure at a regional level.
