Teslarati

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Tesla has announced the launch of a large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to participate in the territory’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. The utilization of the VPP could prevent power outages and reduce the need to rely on fossil fuel-powered peaker plants.

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Electrek

JANUARY 2, 2025

Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. Power was restored on January 1, but the blackout underscored an urgent need for reliable energy solutions. million in loan guarantees, paving the way for Convergent to install both solar and standalone battery systems across the island.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo: Convergent Energy Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. Power was restored on January 1, but the blackout underscored an urgent need for reliable energy solutions. Cleaner, more reliable grid Convergent estimates the initiative will avoid 2.5

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