Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation will supply 50MW of equipment for the Pinalito hydroelectric project in the Dominican Republic.

In a contract worth US$9M, the company will supply two Pelton turbines (25MW each), two generators (each with 35MVA) and two spherical valves. Commissioning is scheduled for March 2007.

The hydro power project will use the waters of the Tireo river and will be located between the cities of Bonao in Monseñor Nouel province and Constanza in La Vega province.