Puerto Rico
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Since Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017, we have installed solar energy systems to help communities build more resilience to climate change.
30
projects completed
4,800+
people directly impacted
680,000+
benefiting from projects
300
kilowatts of
solar installed
790
kilowatt hours of batteries installed
Fire Stations
We installed solar and energy storage systems on 11 fires stations so first responders can continue serving their communities when the grid fails and/or during times of crisis.
Community Centers
We've installed solar and energy storage on 7 community resilience centers and 1 direct services organization so families have a place to gather for meals, power personal devices and to receive or help distribute emergency supplies during power outages.
Children's Homes
We've installed solar and energy storage for two children's homes so formerly abused children don't have to stay in the dark again and carers can continue supporting this vulnerable population.
Elderly Care Homes
We've installed solar and energy storage for two elderly care homes so this particularly vulnerable population can continue to receive critical care during grid failure and natural disasters.
Farming Cooperatives
We've installed solar and energy storage systems for 3 farming cooperatives so they can provide food for more families during and outside of natural disasters while improving the island's food sovereignty.
Workforce Development
To help address the growing need for solar installers on the island, we partnered with GRID Alternatives to pilot a solar workforce development program.
• Project Spotlight •
COREFI
A direct services organization
We installed solar and energy storage for COREFI, a direct services organization on the island of Vieques--60 miles east of Puerto Rico. COREFI provides meals daily to vulnerable and underserved people including the elderly, home-bound and veterans. The solar energy system enables COREFI to continue to prepare, serve and deliver meals during grid failures and other emergencies.
