Puerto Rico’s grid operator uses tens of thousands of batteries to address energy shortfalls and power three million residents

Puerto Rico’s grid operator has successfully used tens of thousands of batteries across the island to address energy shortfalls and supply power to about three million residents. What began as a pilot program in 2023 has evolved into the first operational behind-the-meter virtual power plant in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing crucial support for the territory’s fragile energy infrastructure.

Source: Utility Dive