Techno-economic dataset and assumptions for long-term energy systems modelling in the Dominican Republic (2024–2050) Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Deyslen Mariano-Hernandez Jarrizon Quevedo Miguel Aybar-Mejía Idalberto Herrera Moya Carla Cannone Mark Howells Rudolf Yeganyan energy transition Dominican Republic island states open data energy regulators scenario analysis The land transport sector, impacting fossil fuel consumption, has been selected as one of the sectors to apply decarbonization strategies. Energy systems modelling is an applied tool to evaluate scenarios and strategies that can be implemented in the transport sector to achieve energy transitions. These energy modelling tools need a dataset that allows the simulation of alternative scenarios of the systems. For this purpose, a collection and processing of technical-economic data is needed to ensure a quality input for simulation tools. This article presents a set of open data to create a model of the energy system of the Dominican Republic to assess alternative scenarios and develop strategies to achieve the energy transition in the land transport sector. This exercise is performed to support the energy planning policies of the country. Although the dataset is presented for the conditions of the Dominican Republic, the insight regarding data gathering and processing can be applied to other island countries. The data obtained are an open-access database of energy regulators, generation agents, and representatives of the generation, transmission, and distribution sector, as well as websites, databases of international organizations, scientific journals, and standards. Therefore, the data presented can be updated as the technical-economic information becomes public. 2024 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.110012 Data in Brief Data in Brief urn:issn:2352-3409 Data in Brief, 2024, vol. 52, p. 110012 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.110012 Q3 doaj pubmed Industry, innovation and infrastructure Climate action Affordable and clean energy Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Decarbonising the power sector of the Dominican Republic: An approach from electric mobility transition Deyslen Mariano-Hernandez Jarrizon Quevedo Miguel Aybar-Mejía Idalberto Herrera Moya Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Carla Cannone Mark Howells Rudolf Yeganyan decarbonization electric mobility electric utilities greenhouse gas emissions Dominican Republic coal phase-out energy investment OSeMOSYS energy transition scenarios land transport energy crisis climate commitments The electrical power and land transportation systems of the Dominican Republic are facing significant challenges due to growing demand in both sectors. These two systems are responsible for around 62% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With the deployment of electric mobility, the power and transport sectors can synergise and contribute significantly to long-term sustainable planning. This article analyses the impact of the penetration of electric mobility programmed by the Dominican Republic's National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (INTRANT), the country's goal of reducing GHG emissions by 27% by 2030 and the decarbonisation process. Using the open-source modelling system OSeMOSYS, four scenarios are built to explore strategies that contribute to sustainable development in the long term. Meeting climate change commitments necessitates that all coal-fired plants in the country will be closed or transformed by 2040. Despite the positive role of electric mobility in reducing GHG, decarbonising the electricity sector while facing the energy crisis requires investments totalling around 16 billion USD. Failing to make these investments will incur expenses of approximately 6 billion USD on the user's side in the period from 2024 to 2030 to cover energy needs; this figure represents more than 270% of the amount that should be invested in the electrical power system to supply these users' needs. 2024 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2024.101357 Energy Strategy Reviews Energy Strategy Reviews urn:issn:2211-467X urn:issn:2211-4688 Energy Strategy Reviews, 2024, vol. 52, p. 101357 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2024.101357 Q1 doaj Industry, innovation and infrastructure Climate action Affordable and clean energy Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Securing the EV Charging Ecosystem: Protocol‐Level Vulnerabilities, Defenses, and a Research Roadmap Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Deyslen Mariano-Hernandez Miguel Aybar-Mejía Samil Cuevas Hipólito Encarnación Larimar Abel Jarlen Pichardo Kasumi Yasuoka Armando J. Taveras-Cruz Fabio Andrade Rengifo Jesús De la Casa Hernández electric vehicle charging electric vehicle charging infrastructure cybersecurity CAN bus ISO 15118 ISO 26262 IEC 61850 vehicle-to-everything communication man-in-the-middle attacks denial-of-service attacks tampering attacks personal data protection electric mobility Electric mobility offers promising benefits in sustainability and efficiency but also presents significant cybersecurity challenges that threaten the integrity of electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and their communication systems. This article reviews the main threats, vulnerabilities, and existing mitigation strategies, identifying critical weaknesses in communication protocols, insufficient protection of charging stations, and limited onboard security. Notably, protocols such as CAN bus, OCPP, and ISO 15118 dominate current implementations; however, many of these protocols lack comprehensive protection mechanisms. Among the most frequent attacks are tampering, denial‐of‐service (DoS), and man‐in‐the‐middle attacks, which often target communication systems and charging points—the most vulnerable elements in the ecosystem. The review also highlights underexplored but critical issues, including the low adoption of protocols such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61850, the security of V2X communications, and the protection of personal data generated by EVs. The article makes a main contribution by proposing a cybersecurity reference architecture and a strategic research roadmap to enhance resilience in electric mobility systems. These tools aim to address current gaps, promote the development of secure and adaptive communication frameworks, and support both academic research and industrial implementation in the transition to intelligent and connected mobility. 2025 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1155/jece/5770202 Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering urn:issn:2090-0147 urn:issn:2090-0155 Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2025, vol. 2025, n. 1 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1155/jece/5770202 Q2 doaj Industry, innovation and infrastructure Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Evaluation of primary frequency regulation in Dominican Republic mine using scooptrams and electric trucks as battery storage systems Miguel Aybar-Mejía Arismendy José Del Orbe José Gabriel Durán García Deyslen Mariano-Hernández Elvin Arnaldo Jiménez Matos Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Máximo Alberto Domínguez Garabitos Jesús Mercedes primary frequency control vehicle-to-grid battery electric trucks mine electrical systems power system stability ancillary services The use of electric vehicles in the mining sector aligns with the growing demand for tools that reduce energy consumption in productive processes. This study investigates how electric mining vehicles with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can be integrated into power grids to improve system stability and frequency regulation. In the context of mining operations and the provision of auxiliary services (such as primary frequency regulation) to an interconnected electrical system, a regulatory framework that enables V2G integration should be established. This issue is addressed through a case study involving DIgSILENT PowerFactory simulations. The goal is to evaluate the productive process of a mine and the contribution of V2G technology to the primary frequency regulation of the electrical system under different scooptram integration parameters and battery electric trucks. This study also explores the challenges of V2G implementation in the absence of a regulatory framework. Different configurations of electric scooptrams and shovel that can affect frequency regulation are assessed. The obtained optimal configuration involves two truck loaders and three shovel loaders; the capacity of the current electrical infrastructure can support this configuration without affecting the capacity of the mine's electrical system. The simulations verify that applying V2G technology to mining vehicles helps stabilise the frequency of electrical systems and reduces the probability of component failure. 2024 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735241262475 Renewable Energies Renewable Energies urn:issn:2753-3735 Renewable Energies, 2024, vol. 2, n. 2 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735241262475 Industry, innovation and infrastructure Affordable and clean energy Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal The potential of active technologies to enhance the sustainability of existing buildings Deyslen Mariano-Hernández Miguel Aybar-Mejía Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Armando J Taveras Cruz Yanay Ruiz-Rosa building energy efficiency zero energy buildings existing buildings photovoltaic systems building energy simulation EnergyPlus PV*SOL air conditioning energy consumption lighting energy savings electricity consumption reduction The total electrical energy consumption of buildings has garnered the interest of scholars. Efforts have been undertaken to establish near-low-consumption edifices to ensure comfort and optimize resource management. Building energy modeling is a notably adaptable method for enhancing energy efficiency. This tool assists energy managers in selecting technology to minimize energy consumption. This research seeks to evaluate the implementation of diverse, active technologies in traditional buildings by utilizing building energy models to develop net-zero emission structures in response to the circumstances above. A comprehensive energy model of the building utilizing EnergyPlus was employed to examine the potential energy savings from implementing diverse, active technologies. An analysis of a solar system addressing building demand was conducted using the PV*SOL tool. The results of the digital building model demonstrated that the active technologies implemented would substantially reduce electricity consumption in electrical equipment and air conditioning systems. Nevertheless, even with the implementation of best practices, the lighting system did not realize the expected energy savings. 2025 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735241309417 Renewable Energies Renewable Energies urn:issn:2753-3735 Renewable Energies, 2025, vol. 3, n. 1 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735241309417 Affordable and clean energy Climate action Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Impact of distributed generation on the stability and operation of electric power systems: Analysis of scenarios including energy storage systems Deyslen Mariano-Hernández Miguel Aybar-Mejía Elvin Jiménez Karla Coste Roberto Quintal-Palomo Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Jesús De la Casa Hernández Máximo Domínguez Garabitos Lesyani Teresa León Viltre Armando J Taveras Cruz distributed generation energy storage systems voltage stability frequency stability automatic load shedding photovoltaics renewable energy integration distribution networks grid resilience distributed storage Dominican Republic small island developing states grid flexibility The transition from centralized to decentralized power generation presents a significant opportunity to enhance grid resilience and energy independence, particularly in regions with unstable grids or vulnerability to natural disasters. Distributed Generation (DG), particularly solar photovoltaics, has become a key component of modern power systems, especially in distribution networks. However, its increasing penetration at both utility and distributed levels poses challenges related to voltage, frequency, and angular stability, requiring advanced monitoring and control strategies. In this context, energy storage systems (ESS) emerge as a crucial player, playing a significant role in mitigating these challenges. ESS stabilizes power supply fluctuations and enhances grid reliability, providing a safety net for the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. This study examines the impact of DG on the stability and operation of the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI) of the Dominican Republic, with a focus on integrating ESS at both utility and distribution levels. Using DIgSILENT, future scenarios (2027) with high renewable penetration were simulated. The methodology included data collection, modeling of actual automatic load shedding (EDAC) events from 2024, and the simulation of three scenarios: without storage, with utility-scale storage, and with both utility-scale and distributed storage. The results indicate that energy storage systems (ESS) significantly enhance system stability, reducing both the total disconnected load and the number of EDAC steps. In the absence of storage, 640 MW were disconnected; with utility-scale storage, this was reduced to 540 MW, and the addition of distributed storage further decreased the disconnected load to 440 MW while also delaying EDAC activation times. Findings highlight the critical need for ESS investments and grid flexibility mechanisms to accommodate increasing renewable penetration, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Future research should optimize ESS deployment and conduct detailed economic analyses to support the development of sustainable power systems. 2025 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735251353062 Renewable Energies Renewable Energies urn:issn:2753-3735 Renewable Energies, 2025, vol. 3, n. 2 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by-nc https://doi.org/10.1177/27533735251353062 Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Climate action Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Evaluación económica de la descarbonización del sector eléctrico en la República Dominicana Giuseppe Sbriz Miguel Aybar-Mejía Jairo Quirós-Tortos Luis Víctor-Gallardo Susana Solórzano-Jiménez Lucía Rodríguez-Delgado Ophélie Risler Rafael Berigüete electricity sector decarbonization economic evaluation renewable energy natural gas coal substitution electricity generation costs CO2 emission reduction renewable energy investment energy transition transmission networks Dominican Republic scenario analysis energy roadmap Este estudio evaluó escenarios de descarbonización del subsector eléctrico en República Dominicana mediante un modelo computacional exploratorio y un proceso participativo con actores clave. Se analizaron cuatro escenarios: base, referencia, gas natural y renovables. El escenario renovable, que reemplaza la generación a carbón por energías renovables como solar y eólica, mostró los mayores beneficios económicos netos promedio de US$2,700 millones a 2050, una reducción del costo medio de generación de 8% en 2050, 140 millones de toneladas de CO2 evitadas y 160,000 empleos directos creados a 2050. Lograr esto requeriría inversiones adicionales promedio en energías renovables de US$3,300 millones. El escenario renovable alcanzaría 55% de generación renovable en 2050. Los resultados sugieren que la República Dominicana podría descarbonizar su matriz eléctrica de forma rentable. La propuesta de hoja de ruta recomienda expandir la generación renovable y el almacenamiento, fortalecer la red de transmisión, y planificar cuidadosamente la sustitución de la generación a carbón en el largo plazo. El estudio provee insumos valiosos para la toma de decisiones sobre la transición energética en el país. 2023 es info:eu-repo/semantics/report report https://doi.org/10.18235/0005118 Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), 2023 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess https://publications.iadb.org/publications/spanish/document/Evaluacion-economica-de-la-descarbonizacion-del-sector-electrico-en-la-Republica-Dominicana.pdf Industry, innovation and infrastructure Climate action Affordable and clean energy Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Impact of Tourist Areas on the Electrical Grid: A Case Study of the Southern Dominican Republic Giuseppe Sbriz-Zeitun Deyslen Mariano-Hernández Miguel Aybar-Mejía Randy Andrés Alam Cabral-Soto Carlos Montás Wilmer-Johann Núñez-García Elvin Arnaldo Jiménez Matos voltage stability frequency stability power system expansion planning voltage profile transmission line loading renewable energy integration quasi-dynamic simulation The growing integration of tourist areas and complexes increases the demand for electrical power systems. This increased demand may represent a vulnerability to voltage and frequency stability in electrical grids, where these parameters are essential for an optimal and continuous supply of electrical energy. The Dominican Republic has begun a tourist expansion process in areas that were previously not commercially exploited. Based on the factors mentioned above, this article’s objective was to analyze the impact caused by the increase in electricity demand due to the tourism sector, using the Enriquillo Region of the Dominican Republic as a case study. The impacts of this expansion on the voltage profiles and the system’s frequency were determined. The methodology consisted of obtaining information on the mathematical model of the system to evaluate the expansion plan for the study period and the projection of the demand of the grid. The complete system was modeled with this information, including expansion and possible renewable generators. Finally, the flow of charges was measured, and dynamic analysis was carried out. The quasi-dynamic and RMS/EMT simulations were carried out in the DIgSILENT software for this investigation. The results showed that the electrical system benefits stability and national standards. This is because the transmission lines reduced their loading by approximately 2.99% in 2032. As the years of study passed and the system load increased, the voltage in the bars of the 138 kV systems and generators did not exceed the range of ±5% established in the technical regulations of the Dominican electricity market. 2023 en info:eu-repo/semantics/article journal-article https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci7010032 Urban Science Urban Science urn:issn:2413-8851 Urban Science, 2023, vol. 7, n. 1, p. 32 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess openAccess cc-by https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/7/1/32/pdf?version=1678788047 Q1 doaj Industry, innovation and infrastructure Affordable and clean energy Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal Circuitos prácticas de laboratorio Sbriz Zeitun, Giuseppe Circuitos eléctricos Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo 2015 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/book book cris:cris-1ef73765 2015 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess closedAccess Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo https://www.intec.edu.do/portal