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A draft plan from Puerto Rico’s utility reveals a huge shift towards solar power
The island’s future is slowly bending towards renewables, with ambitious plans for the future.
- Ε. Α. Crunden
- Think Progress
A year and a half after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is increasingly looking towards more resilient energy sources as the island works for long-term recovery.
According to a draft version of the 2019 integrated resource plan (IRP) from the publicly-owned Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), renewable energy is increasingly appealing for the island.
The IRP, shared with ThinkProgress, lays out a proposal for Puerto Rico’s electrical grid over the…