How much solar power does Puerto Rico have?

Annually, the solar installations of the project known as Marahu will produce enough electricity to power about 43,000 homes, and enhance Puerto Rico’s grid reliability and energy security, the department said. Marahu comprises 200 megawatts of solar power and up to 285 MW of standalone battery energy storage, it said.

Can Puerto Rico replace old diesel power plants with solar?

In this case, the Puerto Rico government sought federal assistance to replace some of its oldest diesel-fired power plants with solar and storage projects through the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act to help repurpose or replace existing fossil fuel infrastructure, Shah said.

How much money does Puerto Rico have to pay for solar?

Up to $190 million is available to Puerto Rico’s Housing Administration and a private company to pay for solar and battery installations in public housing common areas and subsidized, multifamily housing properties. Another $175 million is available for certain healthcare and dialysis centers.