Project Overview

In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, leaving residents of the island without access to electricity for months – including first responder stations. In response to this tragedy, the EWB-GA chapter partnered with the New York-based nonprofit Solar Responders to install solar panels and batteries in fire stations throughout Puerto Rico. The goal is to provide reliable power to support the island’s energy needs when the central power systems fail.

The EWB Puerto Rico team will evaluate the fire stations by visiting the sites, performing energy audits, observing structural deficiencies, and recording other necessary information – aiding Solar Responders in making the best design decisions for the solar installations. An engineering firm will design the system using the reports prepared by the EWB team, and a contractor will install and maintain the system. Additionally, the EWB-GA team is arming the Solar Responders with the tools to increase project awareness and cultivate relationships with other engineering organizations for collaboration.

This project is essential due to the unreliability of the Puerto Rico energy grid. In times of crisis, the lack of power available to first responders impedes the delivery of emergency services. By paving the way for solar power supply for the stations, we are helping to save future Puerto Rican lives.

Current Status

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