Puerto Rico's Power Boost: 3000 MW, Tesla Batteries, & More

Governor Jenniffer González unveils a plan to bolster Puerto Ricos power supply, aiming to address the persistent blackouts that have frustrated residents. The plan includes a bidding process for 3,000 megawatts of new generation capacity, with awards expected by late summer, and nearly 1,000 megawatts coming online soon from repaired and upgraded power plants. The governor also plans to install Tesla batteries using federal funds, adding 430 megawatts of storage and helping stabilize the grid. This push for more power comes after Hurricane Maria and years of neglect, with the governor also aiming to switch power plants to natural gas to reduce costs. The governor also announced plans to cancel the contract with Luma, the private company managing power distribution, and acknowledged major issues with the water system. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55a7c8524b594aeb