It’s been five months since Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean. The rest of the world may have moved on to other news, but Puerto Ricans are still battling mudslides and eroded trees, garbage in the sewers, contaminated water, and limited electricity.
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| The Sonnen battery at Iglesia Bautista Mediania Alta. |
Although there’s plenty of destruction to see this article won’t focus on the destruction. This is a story of problem-solvers.
In November 2017, I went with my team of renewable energy explorers at Vittoria Energy Expedition to visit Puerto Rico. We discovered some truly inspiring stories–individuals and groups fighting for energy independence and security. They are rebuilding an island 1,100 miles off of the mainland United States with limited resources and exceptional fortitude. They are finding new ways to recharge their phones, TVs, washers and dryers, streetlights, and hospitals.
They are Puerto Rico’s Energy warriors and here are some of their stories.
Read the Impakter story by Andrew Polich - “Still fighting on the front lines: Puerto Rico’s energy warriors.”
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