Solar power in puerto rico

Does Puerto Rico have a solar program?

To further assist Puerto Rico's energy resilience and clean energy goals, DOE today announced that on February 22, 2024, residents can apply for DOE’s Programa Acceso Solar (Solar Access Program) — a program designed to connect up to 30,000 low-income households with residential rooftop solar and battery storage systems with zero upfront costs.

What percentage of Puerto Rico's energy comes from solar?

Even though the number of solar installations has climbed in recent years, solar power accounts for just 2.5 percent of Puerto Rico’s total energy production, government data shows. The rest comes from plants fueled by imported natural gas, coal and petroleum, with another sliver from wind power.

How will Puerto Rico benefit from a solar PV project?

Annually, the solar PV installations will produce approximately 460,000 MWh of energy, enough to power approximately 43,000 homes, and enhance Puerto Rico’s grid reliability and energy security. The co-location of the new solar and battery resources will help maximize the project’s energy production and improve grid stability.

How much does a solar system cost in Puerto Rico?

Many Puerto Ricans can’t afford to spend the $27,000 a typical solar-power system might cost, and the government — which emerged from an unprecedented bankruptcy in March — began to set concrete renewable energy targets only in 2019.

Can solar power solve Puerto Rico's energy problems?

Luis Molina, 75, suffered a stroke in August and needs assistance breathing. The solar panels that Casa Pueblo installed on the roof allow Mr. Molina’s oxygen machine to keep running when the grid fails. Adjuntas, a community of about 18,000, has become a showcase for how solar power can address Puerto Rico’s energy problems.

Why is Puerto Rico funding solar & battery storage?

Funding is Part of a $1 Billion Effort to Deploy Solar and Battery Storage to Puerto Rico’s Most Vulnerable Residents, Helping Increase Resilience and Lower Energy Bills for up to 40,000 Households