Solar power housing U S Outlying Islands

Can solar power help Puerto Rico achieve energy independence and resilience?

The Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra will study the feasibility of achieving energy independence and resilience using rooftop and community solar power. DOE partners with these islands to provide renewable energy.

How will the family Islands solar power system work?

Development of the four solar-fueled power systems will set the stage to scale the Family Islands solar program across the island chain’s outlying islands, as well as contribute to the Bahamas achieving a national goal of renewable energy resources meeting 30% of electricity needs by 2030.

What is Block Island's energy plan?

Block Island, Rhode Island is looking to identify renewable energy sources that can be used to generate electricity on the island and reduce reliance on imported electricity and fuels. The community will engage in energy planning to shore up its resilience, particularly in the face of sea-level rise.

What are the challenges faced by remote and island communities?

Remote and island communities face several energy challenges, including unreliable power, lack of robust connections to mainstream power grids, and threats from strengthening storms.

What will a community do with a solar energy plan?

With a solar energy plan, a community will model and assess the feasibility of solar energy, identify renewable energy sources to support critical infrastructure, and explore pumped hydropower as an option for energy storage. Building on the priorities laid out in the plan.

What can communities from coast to coast do to boost energy resilience?

Communities from coast to coast can partner with experts from regional organizations, national laboratories, and the U.S. Department of Energy to boost energy resilience and plan for renewable energy futures.